Hi Barry
I'm not really an expert on Sea Cadets but I can confirm that the Sea Cadet Corps has existed under that name since 1942, although similar organizations for boys can be traced back to the Victorian period.
I have a copy of the 'Sea Cadets Corps Training Manual 1950' which shows the crossed anchors badge without a crown as the rate badge for a Cadet Petty Officer. It is therefore probable that this has been the badge for Cadet POs since at least 1942. However I'm sure that someone on here will be able to confirm the date it was first adopted.
This badge is still in use today.
Pete
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