Boer War Commander in Chief’s Bodyguard brass shoulder title With brass wire loops.

Boer War Commander in Chief’s Bodyguard brass shoulder title With brass wire loops

This striking brass shoulder title was worn by members of the Commander in Chief’s Bodyguard — a unique mounted unit raised during the Second Boer War (1899–1902). The corps was formed in South Africa by Field-Marshal Lord Roberts as his personal bodyguard, initially a small select detachment of around 40 mounted colonial volunteers chosen for their horsemanship and combat experience. In November 1900 the Bodyguard was expanded into a full fighting regiment, serving with distinction in several operations across the Orange River Colony under its original commander, Major D. Tyrie Laing.