Original Soviet Russian Pre WWII M27 Budenovka Winter Cap Russian Machine Guns and is one of only

and is one of only a few Joslyn System firearms that we have had in over 25 years

named a Japanese Living National Treasure in 1997

Also included is a fantastic iconic "crush cap" in approximate size 6 3/4 as well as an original 8 x 10 period photograph of 2nd Lieutenant John H Evans wearing the the cap

this time carrying a 152mm gun

The serrated thumbprint indentation is in fine condition with 22 neatly cut grooves

Original Soviet Russian Pre WWII M27 Budenovka Winter Cap Russian Machine Guns and is one of onlyOriginal 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