United Kingdom. An Invasion of North Africa Badge for Operation Torch, c. 1942 visually-hidden these operations were conducted on

these operations were conducted on sod and steel mat airstrips

the sash badge in solid Gold presenting an eagle with finely detailed outstretched wings clutching a crossed sword and sceptre across its body

with the obverse bearing three bands of machine-embroidered multi-coloured bands

along with a lapel button featuring a rosette ribbon with a yellow ribbon base denoting Grand Cordon class

page 934 and in AFRO 563/45 of Thursday

United Kingdom. An Invasion of North Africa Badge for Operation Torch, c. 1942 visually-hidden these operations were conducted onInstituted in 1942. Obverse center shows symbolic V for victory and attached to the arms of the V are American and British flags, top of badge has inscription Nth Africa imposed on French flag, bottom shows the inscription 8 Nov 1942, reverse horizontal bar pin, 44. 4 mm (h) x 58. 7mm (w), extremely fine condition. Footnote: This badge was made to commemorate Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa in 1942. Torch was a compromise