7 Soldier's Bibles. 1859-1984 Inc: Heart Shields.
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[Bible] 7 Soldiers Bibles and Religious Texts from the Civil War to post 9/11. Including: (1) The New Testament. American Bible Society, New York, 1859. 32mo. Red morocco binding. Inscribed on ffep: "Presented to W.B. Potter of [?] Cortland Regiment by S. Carter". (2) The New Testament. American Bible Society, New York, n.d. With page in front with facsimile letter to WWII soldiers from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Front board covered by metal "heart shield" plate, made to act as additional protection for a soldier as they kept the bible in their breast pocket. (3) Bible "To Commemorate the Great Battle for Civilization 1939-1945". National Bible Society of Scotland, Glasgow, n.d. "Presented to Jack Leddy Sgt RAF HMF 1939-45 by [?] turn Blasch Alex S. Hulloise minister". 16mo. Black leather bound, in original blue cardboard box with photos of King George VI and VE Day commemorative detail. (4) Inaugural USPS envelope with stamp, July 1st, 1971.
Condition Very good to near fine
Condition Very good to near fine
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7 Soldier's Bibles. 1859-1984 Inc: Heart Shields.
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