Russian Infantry Budenovka Produced 1936 in Moscow

As authorised in January 1919, the budenovka was intended as a winter headdress. Made of khaki cloth, the hat included flaps capable of being pulled down and fastened under the chin. The distinctive spike was created by a stiffened coil sewn into the crown and covered by khaki cloth.[3] The initial model with the high tip was replaced with a more practical low-tip model in 1927. A summer version briefly existed, made from lighter cloth and lacking flaps. The hat was not part of the Red Army uniform for long, for both political and practical reasons. Although it was relatively easy to produce, it required expensive wool, did not provide good cold-weather protection and could not be worn under a helmet. It was abandoned during the army reforms of the mid-1930s and phasing-out started in 1935. The production stopped completely 1941. Budenovkas were still in use during the Winter War of 1939 and the failure of Soviet equipment and gear led to the introduction of various improved winter uniforms.

This Budenovka is made of semi-rough cloth of dark gray color and consists of a lined cap and a visor. Fold down side panels are fastened with two small brass buttons. The cap consists of six spherical triangles sewn together by sides, converging at the apex. In front of the helmet is a five-pointed star made of red colored (for infantry) cloth and a WWII enamel star is pinned in place in the middle of the cloth star. The visor is soft, cloth. The lining is made of grey colored cotton. The lining has a faint maker mark stamped which reads: Moscow Factory 1936 (year of production) and size 57.

Very scarce cap to find!!

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