A South African Air Force (Saaf) Pilot Wing, 1923 Issue Newly Listed red cloth insert visible in

red cloth insert visible in the voided areas of the crown

two die-holes on both sides along the edge of the "M" for uniform attachment

1898 Austrian Commemorative Medal Ribbon

Photo from July 16

He was 26 and still single when he enlisted as Aircrew with the RCAF on June 9

A South African Air Force (Saaf) Pilot Wing, 1923 Issue Newly Listed red cloth insert visible inSouth 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.