A South African Air Force (Saaf) Pilot Wing, 1923 Issue Archive was created during the later

was created during the later part of World War II (from 1943 until 1945)

Also I award him the right to wear the Uniform of the RAD with the Insignia of a retired member of his rank

Gape died from Mesentric Venous Thrombosis (a blood clot in one or more veins that drain blood from the intestine

The concave flared base measures 85 mm

A South African Air Force (Saaf) Pilot Wing, 1923 Issue Archive was created during the laterSouth Africa: Red, white, green, yellow and black embroidery, on a black wool base, white cotton mesh backer, 40 mm x 120 mm, soiling evident on the tip of the left wing, traces of glue residue on the reverse from previous board mounting, very fine. Footnote: From the collection of the late author of Eagles Recalled, Warren Carroll.