WW2 British Imperial War Graves Commission IWGC Shoulder Title Insignia Single

The WW2 British Imperial War Graves Commission (IWGC) Shoulder Title Insignia is an original uniform badge issued to personnel of the IWGC during the Second World War. The IWGC, established in 1917 and later renamed the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, was responsible for the identification and maintenance of graves of Commonwealth military personnel who died in the two world wars. This single shoulder title is constructed from brass with the raised lettering “IWGC,” denoting the wearer’s association with the commission. The insignia would typically be attached to the shoulder strap of the uniform using lugs or fixings on the reverse side. These titles played a key role in identifying IWGC staff, who undertook grave registration, maintenance, and records duties in warzones and military cemeteries. Such insignia represents an important aspect of uniform history for non-combatant military organizations involved in post-conflict commemoration and maintenance.