Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
Refers specifically to the Meiji-era Imperial Guard, or more broadly to a personal guard or bodyguard.
The Imperial Guard was organized to protect the Emperor during the Meiji period.
He served as a personal guard for the president.
Compound of 近衛 (このえ, 'imperial guard') and 兵 (へい, 'soldier'). The term is historically associated with the Meiji-era Imperial Guard.