Original U.S. WWII Era Named “May This Keep You From Harm” New Testament Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible - Given to “Davey” Nichols, From His Wife Flintlocks The original Mod1 M56 helmets

The original Mod1 M56 helmets had a liner and chin strap essentially identical to the WWII Issue

The invasion this trooper is referencing was the invasion of Provence in Southern France during Operation Dragoon

The liner and chinstrap are mostly present with the lower portion missing

acquired at a recent military show

Original U.S. WWII Era Named “May This Keep You From Harm” New Testament Heart-Shield Breast Pocket Bible - Given to “Davey” Nichols, From His Wife Flintlocks The original Mod1 M56 helmetsOriginal 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.