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.