Physical description

Pocket book size with mid brown linen cover imprinted with red lettering. Example of the New Testament that was issued to service personnel. The inside front cover has a message written by Lord Roberts dated 25th August, 1914.
Book published by the Scripture Gift Mission and Naval and Military Bible Society, 15 Strand, London, W.C.

Inscriptions & markings

The front cover has a red border and has the following inscription in red print, "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1914. The spine is imprinted and has SGM symbol.