Original Soviet USSR Pre-WWII M36 Budenovka Infantry Winter Cap MG 15 The underside of the barrels

The underside of the barrels show Birmingham proof marks

It is overall in very good condition

plus two rows of deep red (tiefrot) color piping around the circumference

for which he received the Purple Heart

The fact that this kit is in unissued complete condition is truly amazing

Original Soviet USSR Pre-WWII M36 Budenovka Infantry Winter Cap MG 15 The underside of the barrelsOriginal Item: Only One Available. A budenovka (Russian: , tr. budyonovka) is a distinctive type of hat, an archetypal part of the Communist military uniforms of the Russian Civil War (1917 1922) and later conflicts. Its official name was the "broadcloth helmet" ( ). Named after Red cavalry commander Semyon Budyonny, it was also known as the "frunzenka" after the Commissar Mikhail Frunze. It is a soft, woolen hat that covers the ears and neck. The cap