Minifigure – Soviet Red Army soldier Semyon Budyonny’s 1st Cavalry Army from the Russian Civil War (LEGO Compatible)

This image displays a toy minifigure representing a Soviet Red Army soldier from the Russian Civil War (1917-1922) period, most famously associated with Semyon Budyonny’s 1st Cavalry Army.

The figure is depicted in the iconic uniform of the early Red Army.

• Helmet: He is wearing the Budenovka (Будёновка), a distinctive soft, pointed cloth helmet that became a symbol of the Red Army during the conflict. The helmet is grey and features the red star insignia, the primary emblem of the Soviet Red Army.
• Tunic: The figure wears a tan-colored gimnastyorka-style tunic. It features prominent red vertical frogging or piping (razgovory) across the chest, which was a distinctive feature often associated with cavalry units.
• Equipment: He wears a simple brown belt and has dark boots with puttees (leg wraps) printed on his legs.

Historical Background: As indicated by the user, this figure is directly linked to Semyon Budyonny (Семён Будённый). Budyonny was a legendary Soviet cavalry commander and one of the most prominent military leaders of the Russian Civil War. He founded and led the 1st Cavalry Army, a massive and highly effective horse-mounted formation that was crucial to the Bolshevik victory. This iconic helmet was officially adopted by the Red Army and became so closely associated with him and his troops that it was popularly nicknamed the “Budenovka” (literally “Budyonny’s hat”). A soldier serving in his army was often called a “Budyonnovets” (Будённовец).