The "Waco Guards" were actually a pre-war ranging company from Waco. Many men from Waco went off to war wearing these buttons. Nelson was from the Waco area and formed the 10th Tx in Waco. Company "A" of the Seventh Texas being the only unit to be called the "Waco Guards" in incorrect. Granbury who formed company "A" was a Lt in the ranging company. Joe Walker, Waco