The Australian Army Cadets were established within the Education System in Victoria in 1885 by an Act of Parliament introduced by the Minister of Defence Lt. Col. Sir frederick Sargood. Prior to 1885 independent military units had been established i ... more >
Pre 1975 almost every School Cadet Unit had their own individual hat badge. Usually the design was based on the school badge but sometimes with the addition of the words "Cadet Unit", the Rising Sun or both. Some units these days have designed thei ... more >