16053 Washington's Bodyguard at Support Arms W. Britain War on The Nile For nearly three hours

For nearly three hours

the “Vexillum Bearer” would wear an animal skin and head on top of his helmet and equipment

During the age of musketry standing and kneeling were most common

His brilliant reputation was sullied by missteps at Brandy Station and most notably Gettysburg where he lost touch with Lee for a crucial two days

Douglass saw action at the battles of James Island

16053 Washington's Bodyguard at Support Arms W. Britain War on The Nile For nearly three hoursWashington's Bodyguard at Support ArmsThe Commander in Chiefs Guard was authorized and organized in March of 1776. Commonly known as Washingtons Life Guard, or Bodyguard this unit of the Continental Army protected General George Washington during the entirety of the American Revolutionary War. The unit protected Washington as well as the money and official papers of the Continental Army. General Washington directed that the formation of the corps be