5925872 Robert\'s Horse Regimental flag, 1901 circa (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Robert\'s Horse Regimental flag, 1901 circa. In 1899 General Sir Redvers Buller, who was Commander-in-Chief of the forces in South Africa, sanctioned the raising of a mounted corps, the South African Light Horse. It consisted of British and Colonial personnel, together with some Texan cowboys. Eight squadrons, each of 100 men, were rapidly raised and a second regiment, Robert\'s Horse was recruited from the Cape Town area. By 1900 it numbered 550 officers and men.); by National Army Museum .