United Kingdom. An Invasion of North Africa Badge for Operation Torch, c. 1942 GTRexclude with clusters of smooth gilt

with clusters of smooth gilt rays in each quadrant

a silver frame with an iron core ("step up" version)

consisting of a silvered zink alloy loop with two additional loops emanating from the lower edge

circa 1940-42 period

lined and padded interior lid

United Kingdom. An Invasion of North Africa Badge for Operation Torch, c. 1942 GTRexclude with clusters of smooth giltInstituted 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