Governor General's Bodyguard
The Governor General's Bodyguard was a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army and served as the British Indian equivalent to the Household Cavalry of the British Army.
| Governor General's Bodyguard | |
|---|---|
Insignia of the Unit after it was renamed as Viceroy's Bodyguard | |
| Active | 1773 - 1950 |
| Country | Company ruled India British India Dominion of India |
| Allegiance | East India Company Army British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Cavalry, Royal guard |
| Role | Household Cavalry |
| Garrison/HQ | Ballygunge |
| Motto(s) | Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae |
| Colors | Uniform: red; facings blue. |
| Engagements | Operations against the Sanyasis, 1773-74 First Rohilla War |
| Decorations | Capture of Seringapatam Egypt Medal (1801) |
| Battle honours | Java Ava Mahrajapore Moodkee Ferozeshah Aliwal Sobraon |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | William Mayne (1847-51) |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | GGBG, later VRBG |
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