USAAF Roundel (Operation Torch) Lapel Pin

$29.99 USD

The yellow-surround insignia was ordered in preparation for Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa. Allied Force Headquarters Operations Memorandum No. 9, dated Sep 25ᵗʰ, 1942, specified the yellow surround for American aircraft participating in the operation. The marking began appearing on aircraft before the landings, with Oct 1ˢᵗ, 1942 given as an implementation date for Eighth Air Force aircraft. Operation Torch itself took place from Nov 8ᵗʰ to Nov 16ᵗʰ, 1942, with participating US aircraft carrying the distinctive yellow-bordered national insignia as an identification marking. The marking was not limited strictly to the dates of Operation Torch. It was applied before the invasion and remained on some aircraft afterwards, so there is no single universal end date for its use.

Product Details | Lapel Pin

Add a distinctive touch to your jacket, cap or bag with our aviation-inspired metal lapel pins. Made from durable stainless steel and available in stainless steel or gold-plated finishes, each pin is precision-cut to follow the outline of the design. Full-colour printing captures the details of the original artwork, while the lightweight construction and secure backing clasp make these pins suitable for everyday wear.

✈ Custom die-cut shape follows the outline of the design
✈ Available in stainless steel or gold-plated finishes
✈ Full-colour dye-sublimation printing for detailed artwork
✈ Lightweight and durable construction
✈ Secure backing clasp keeps the pin in place
✈ Suitable for jackets, caps, backpacks and bags

Manufacturing | Lapel Pin Photograve

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Colour and Design Variations
Minor variations in colour and design placement may occur during production. As a result, some design elements may differ slightly in colour or position from it appears onscreen. For more details please see our FAQ page.

This tumbler is printed using a digital inkjet process that transfers the design line by line. Faint horizontal lines may therefore be visible on the finished product. Colours may also appear slightly less bright than they do on screen.

Fulfilment and Product Origin
This product is printed in and shipped from the United States.