WW2 British Gospel of St John Active Service Edition Battle Blouse Pocket Book KGV Shilling bridging the interwar period and

bridging the interwar period and the early years of World War II

BRITT: OMN: REX F

The front of the jacket is tailored with a slight flare and features a waist belt that can be fastened with two brass buttons

fixing loop

92×57mm Mauser cartridge manufactured in 1938

WW2 British Gospel of St John Active Service Edition Battle Blouse Pocket Book KGV Shilling bridging the interwar period andThe Gospel of St. John: Active Service Edition was a compact, pocket sized scripture booklet issued to British and Commonwealth soldiers during World War II. Designed to fit in a battle blouse pocket, this special edition provided spiritual support to troops facing the hardships of war. Often featuring a message from King George VI, it was distributed by religious organizations like the Scripture Gift Mission. The booklet served as a source of