Brochure format, measures 6" x 9", 4 pp., published by Navy Publishing House of the Narkomat of the Navy. Circulation 60,000 copies. Contains two documents: (1) Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR about reorganization of organs of political propaganda and establishment of the institute of military commissars in the Red Army, and (2) the role and responsibilities of military commissars in the Red Army.

In very good to excellent condition showing minor wear to the edges and corners, a few wrinkles, some faint foxing, and an occasional ink mark. The paper is ev

Brochure format, measures 6" x 9", 4 pp., published by Navy Publishing House of the Narkomat of the Navy. Circulation 60,000 copies. Contains two documents: (1) Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR about reorganization of organs of political propaganda and establishment of the institute of military commissars in the Red Army, and (2) the role and responsibilities of military commissars in the Red Army.

In very good to excellent condition showing minor wear to the edges and corners, a few wrinkles, some faint foxing, and an occasional ink mark. The paper is evenly age-toned and quite pliant.

The decree effectively made political commissars part of the Army, ending their independence from the military chain of command, making them responsible for the military efficiency and performance of their assigned units. Overall, this decree strengthened discipline in the Red Army and, perhaps, saved it from total destruction while retaining the Army's role as a political tool of the Communist Party.

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