I remember seeing them advertised regularly 50 years ago in Parade Magazine, Spencer’s Gifts, and similar publications. You know, right next to the Rosicrucian ads. There was a small fee by the sellers, I don’t remember how much. A couple bucks. They were not government issued.
Yes, my family has one from a relative who received it in the 1930s.
In WWII, this is the 'Shield and New Testament' that soldiers wore in their shirt pocket over their heart. The 'Shield' metal cover was to serve as protection from bullets. Quick access of the New Testament served as protection for their souls. 
He was Methodist, but The Church of God had a baseball team!Boy, I sure miss them tonight
I only saw “Tis” briefly. Then, she hit me as hard as she could in both eyes. After the swelling went down, I could see again, but Tis was gone and I never saw her again.
Yes, my dad had one. BTW, he was born so long ago that my non-working mom had the same SS number as he did...with the letter A after the numbers! Caused all sorts of confusion later in their lives.
I have one, but it’s copper-colored aluminum.