WWII Heart Shield Prayer Book – Pocket-Sized Soldier’s Devotional w/ Metal Cover

$ 150.96

Language: English Original/Reproduction: Original Special Attributes: Illustrated, Inscribed Weight: 177g Country of Origin: United States Year Printed: 1943 Publisher: Benziger Brothers, INC Binding: Hardback Region: North America Place of Publication: New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago and San Francisco Original/Facsimile: Original Non-Fiction Subject: History & Military

Description

Own a piece of WWII history with this original Heart Shield Prayer Book , a pocket-sized devotional carried by U.S. soldiers during the Second World War. This devotional was presented to "Joseph F Kulb" on 2/14/1944 from "Edith M Kulb" Produced in the early 1940s, these small prayer books were encased in a protective metal “heart shield” cover designed to be worn over the chest. While never truly bulletproof, they offered soldiers spiritual comfort and became deeply meaningful keepsakes during wartime. Details: Authentic WWII-era Heart Shield Prayer, Book Catholic devotional Pocket-sized format Sturdy metal cover with embossed design Original WWII issue Contents: Prayers, devotions, and religious guidance for soldiers in the field Collectible Value: This is a meaningful relic of faith and wartime history, perfect for collectors of militaria, devotional books, or WWII memorabilia. Condition: Corners of various pages have small folds. Metal cover has some tarnishing. All text is 100% legible. Small tear on the leaf with inscription. Dimensions: Weight - 177g Height - 12.5cm Width - 7.75cm Thickness - 1.5cm

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  3. Beautiful! A piece of history in great condition for being 250 years old. Fast shipping with tracking was very helpful. Very pleased with kind and fast service.

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