RUSSIAN SOVIET ARMY SHOULDERS for CAVALRY, 1918-1921
This is Russian Soviet army shoulder boards for cavalry, dating from 1918 to 1921. They were used by cavalry during the years 1918 to 1921 and are considered very rare.
CONDITION: In very good condition considering its age, with no visible damage or repairs. The item has been described to the best of our knowledge. For additional information, please refer to the pictures, and feel free to contact us via email with any questions.
PROVENANCE: From V. Semenov's collection, representing the third generation of Russian emigration in the USA.
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WIKIPEDIA: When the Russian Civil War broke out in 1918, a non-commissioned officer named Budyonny organized a small cavalry force in the Don region out of local Cossacks. This force rapidly grew in numbers, sided with the Bolsheviks and eventually became the 1st Cavalry Army. It was transformed from a guerrilla force into a proper military unit under the command of Semyon Budyonny, and the political guidance of Kliment Voroshilov. This army played an important role in winning the Civil War for the Bolsheviks, driving the White General Anton Denikin back from his advance towards Moscow. In 1920 Budyonny's Cavalry Army took part in the defence from POLAND during the Polish-Bolshevik War, at first with remarkable success. The 1st Cavalry Army pushed Polish forces out of Ukraine and broke through Polish southern frontlines, but later was bogged down at Lvov. This in turn led to a heavy defeat of the rest of the Bolshevik forces in the Battle of Warsawith When Budyonny's Cavalry finally joined the battle it was also soundly defeated in the Battle of Komarow, known as the last great cavalry battle in history. At this point, the 1st Cavalry Army's morale and discipline were at a low point and robbery and violence against the civilian population became commonplace. The 1st Cavalry Army also became known for periodic outbreaks of murderous anti-semitism. The remains of the 1st Cavalry Army were sent south to fight Wrangels White forces in Ukraine and the Crimea. In May 1921 the 1st Cavalry Army was moved to North Caucasus. This movement was the basis of myth about the invincible 1st Cavalry Army, which has been cultivated by Soviet propaganda. On 4 May, its field headquarters was used to form the headquarters of the North Caucasus Military District (2nd formation). However, troops remained subordinated to the army staff until its dissolution on 11 October 1923.

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