STH. AFRICAN CADETS

[Mervyn Mitton]

The collecting of Cadet Corps material is a big field and attracts people from around the World. I was thinking of Norman when I decided to post these South African examples - he wrote the book on S.A.cadet medals.

I had never heard of this particular Regiment having their own cadet corps - and apparantly it only existed for a short period. The Witwatersrand Rifles were set up prior to the Boer War (1899-1902) and their original function was to protect Railway bridges and culverts against Boer attacks. They became a full infantry regiment and still exist as a Territorial unit.

I am hopeful that Sth. African collectors will enlarge on my basic post.

This badge is the Wits. Rifles 1st Cadet Bn. Pouch Belt Plate. 1907 - 1914

Edited April 27, 2010 by Mervyn Mitton

[Mervyn Mitton]

Probably slouch hat and collar titles - also, 1907 to 1914

Edited April 27, 2010 by Mervyn Mitton

[Mervyn Mitton]

Two versions of the badges for the Transvall Cadet Corps. The smaller one on the left is for the period 1907-1914. The other one post war.

[NPGilbert]

Hi Mervyn

Some more stuff to dig into with regard to the cadets. Thank you.

Regards

Norman