US Army Heartshield bulletproof Bible - May the Lord be with you - with touching Christmas message. - Military equipment - 1943

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Original 1943 US Army Heartshield bulletproof Bible with the message 'May the lord be with you', in good condition, and no certificate of authenticity.

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Extremely rare to find — an original Heart Shield Bible from 1943, when these shields were sold. This Bible is in very nice condition — see photos as they are part of the description. The cover has a beautiful patina and features a touching message from the soldier's mother to the soldier; it was a Christmas 1944 gift for him, for use on the front lines, see photos. The metal plates were intended to prevent a bullet from reaching the soldier’s heart (which they did on several occasions). The surface of the Bible has a great patina and bears the inscription: 'May the Lord be with you'.

A very nice 100% original item for your US WW2 collection!

See also our other interesting military books and items that we offer for auction on Catawiki!

Seller's Story

We specialize in the sale of professional military regulations, academic literature, and other militaria with over 20 years of experience. With a carefully selected range, we serve collectors, historians, defense professionals, and enthusiasts of military history. Our products offer reliable and authentic information and are of high quality. We stand for expertise, reliability, and a passion for military heritage.
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Extremely rare to find — an original Heart Shield Bible from 1943, when these shields were sold. This Bible is in very nice condition — see photos as they are part of the description. The cover has a beautiful patina and features a touching message from the soldier's mother to the soldier; it was a Christmas 1944 gift for him, for use on the front lines, see photos. The metal plates were intended to prevent a bullet from reaching the soldier’s heart (which they did on several occasions). The surface of the Bible has a great patina and bears the inscription: 'May the Lord be with you'.

A very nice 100% original item for your US WW2 collection!

See also our other interesting military books and items that we offer for auction on Catawiki!

Seller's Story

We specialize in the sale of professional military regulations, academic literature, and other militaria with over 20 years of experience. With a carefully selected range, we serve collectors, historians, defense professionals, and enthusiasts of military history. Our products offer reliable and authentic information and are of high quality. We stand for expertise, reliability, and a passion for military heritage.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Army Unit
US Army Heartshield bulletproof Bible - May the Lord be with you - with touching Christmas message.
Year of Manufacture
1943
Condition
Good condition
Original/ Replica
Original
Brand
FDR - Religious support - Infantry
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
The NetherlandsVerified
8396
Objects sold
99.79%
2599
Reviews
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