[ Autographs ] SEMION M. BUDENNY (1883 - 1973) Soviet field marshal and Commander in Chief of the Southwestern Front. An inept leader, Budenny allowed Von Rundstedt's army to divide and nearly destroy hiscommand. D.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Nov. 22, 1930, in which Budenny, as the head inspector of cavalry, certifies that a soldier was awarded the Order of the Red Banner in 1921. Pin holes in left margin, otherwise very good.