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Air Defence Cadet Corps (A.D.C.C.) cap badge

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1938 - 1941

Overview

Circular silver metal badge with voided centre containing a stylised, blue enamel soaring bird emblem. The broad silver border is inscribed with the words 'AIR DEFENCE CADET CORPS'.
The circular frame is attached to a laurel wreath which extends from the base almost all the way up both sides.
The reverse of the badge has two lugs through which a split pin would be threaded for attachment.
There are no maker's marks.

Historical information

The Air Defence Cadet Corps (A.D.C.C.) was formed in 1938 as the youth wing of the Air League of the British Empire. It was designed to prepare young men for aviation service before and during the onset of World War Two. It was taken under R.A.F. control in 1941, becoming the Air Training Corps (A.T.C.).

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Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00884

Item type

Badges

Collectibles

Ephemera

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

Enamels

Metal

Solder

Width

54 mm

Height or length

45 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"AIR DEFENCE CADET CORPS"

Keywords

World War Two

Cadets

Royal Air Force (RAF)

Badges & Buttons

Membership Badge

Home Front

Volunteer Training

WWII Air Force Training

History - Social

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Last modified

Wednesday, 13 May, 2026

Completeness

94

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