Exceedingly difficult to find - an original Heart Shield Bible, from 1943 when these shields were sold. This bible is in very nice condition - see photo's as they are part of the description. the cover has a beautiful patina and it has a touching message from the soldiers mother to the soldier, it was a christmas 1944 gift to him for on the front,, see photo's The metal plates were to prevent a bullet from reaching the soldier’s heart (which they did on several occasions. surface of the bible has a great patina and has the text: ''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!