Russian / Soviet M35 Armoured Troops Budenovka. A budenovka (будёновка) is a 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" (шлем суконный). Named after Red Army cavalry commander Semyon Budyonny. It is a soft, grey woolen hat that covers the ears and neck. The cap features a peak and folded earflaps that can be buttoned under the chin. The front shows a black coloured wool star indicating armoured troops. An enamel cap-badge is attached to the black star. The cap is showing a nice factory marking inside the lining material. Nice and scarce original budenovka in good used condition!