Patches of the Worker Peasant Red Army

1917-1919

by Craig Martelle

Patches for the Worker Peasant Red Army showing the branch of service.

1. Infantry
2. Cavalry
3. Artillery
4. Engineers
5. Air Forces.

Budenovka

Stars on the Budenovka (pronounced BoodYOnifka).

The color shows which branch of service (color is also on the collar tabs).

1. Red - Infantry
2. Dark Blue - Cavalry
3. Orange - Artillery
4. Black - Engineers
5. Light Blue - Aviation
6. Green - Border Forces.


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