Cast brass shoulder title of the Bengal & North Western Railway Volunteers Rifles (B.N.R.R) with 2 rear lug fixings The Bengal and North Western Railway Volunteer Rifles was a military unit in British India formed as part of the Volunteer Forces, which consisted of local European and Anglo-Indian civilians organized to support the British military. These units were often raised by companies, institutions, or communities to provide auxiliary support in case of emergencies, such as rebellions or external threats.