Original U.S. WWII Named “May This Keep You From Harm” New Testament Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible MG 15 also known as the Battle

also known as the Battle of EMBABEH on July 21st 1798

which is held in place by 5 rivets

so the rifling is barely visible

The bayonet and scabbard do however have some spots of light surface rust

flying low on the starboard bow

Original U.S. WWII Named “May This Keep You From Harm” New Testament Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible MG 15 also known as the BattleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of an item that is growing increasingly difficult to come across, the Heart Shield bible. John Phillips, an American soldier, received a government issue pocket Bible before he shipped off to Europe during World War II. On patrol, trudging through knee deep snow during the Ardennes Offensive and the Battle of the Bulge, Phillips and his squad found themselves in the middle of an ambush.