MILITARIA: CURRENT AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS PATCHES
Cadets have been in existence in Australia since the first unit was established in 1866, at St Mark's Collegiate School, NSW. This unit subsequently became the King's School Cadet Corps in 1869. During the period 1949-51, the title of 'Australian Cadet Corps' [ACC] and the Torch and Sword surmounted by a St Edward’s Crown logo was officially adopted and shoulder patches were issued circa 1960 featuring this logo on a blue background. In 1993, the title of 'Australian Army Cadet Corps' [AACC]