United Kingdom. An Invasion of North Africa Badge for Operation Torch, c. 1942 Republic of A mint grouping of a

A mint grouping of a 40 Year and 25 Year Civil Faithful Service Cross

original sash ribbon

two days before Hitler's suicide

Footnote: Edward P

and Airborne Flash

United Kingdom. An Invasion of North Africa Badge for Operation Torch, c. 1942 Republic of A mint grouping of aInstituted 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