United Kingdom. An Invasion of North Africa Badge for Operation Torch, c. 1942 GTRexclude circa 1940-42 period

circa 1940-42 period

lined and padded interior lid

named Arnold as a Sanitäts-Feldwebel of 1

42 mm (w) x 65 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension

United Kingdom. An Invasion of North Africa Badge for Operation Torch, c. 1942 GTRexclude circa 1940-42 periodInstituted 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