Collar Badges - Cadet 

This badge is worn by cadets in the Military College.  The badge was introduced in 1931 and the design has remained the same since then.  The original brass and bronze badges had no rim.   The 1950s version was slightly larger and with a more rounded edge. The badge is sometimes referred to as the Military College collar badges which is not correct.  Staff members wear their own Corps collar badges.  The inscription "Ga Gasced ar a ragam Indiu"  is translated to "What deed of valour shall I do today".

A 1942 cloth version of the badge exists but it is only the torch and not the remainder of the badge.

[Metal Main] [Collars Main]
 
      
Brass Black
   
      
Copper Brass
   
             
Staybrite
 

The badge is also incorporated onto the Cadets belt buckle

[Metal Main] [Collars Main]

 

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 Page Updated : Tuesday, 07 April 2009