WWII Heart Shield Bible Gold Plate Cover Presented To Pvt. James C. York 1943 for Sale

WWII Heart Shield Bible Gold Plate Cover Presented To Pvt. James C. York 1943 For Sale

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WWII Heart Shield Bible Gold Plate Cover Presented To Pvt. James C. York 1943:
$300.00

WWII Heart Shield Bible Presented to: James C. York 1943
The front gold plate reads: "May This Keep You Safe From harm:"
During World War II, many American soldiers were issued New Testaments; some came with a metal cover. Because they were often carried in shirt pockets, they are known as “Heart Shield Bibles.” The Heart Shield Bibles were a durable edition made for the battlefield—and a source of encouragement for many GIs.