Original Soviet photographic portrait dated July 4, 1926, depicting a young man named Samoil, wearing an early Soviet-era dark buttoned shirt.

The most remarkable detail of this photograph is a badge featuring a full-length figure of Vladimir Lenin, clearly visible on the man's chest.

Next to the Lenin badge is another small diamond-shaped insignia, which has not been identified.

The photograph provides an interesting example of early Soviet political symbolism and Lenin iconography during the 1920s, shortly after Lenin's death in 1924.

The reverse contains an extensive original handwritten dedication in Russian, addressed to a woman named Sonya and signed by Samoil.

The inscription expresses a wish to preserve the memory of a friend and never forget their face.

It concludes with the dedication:

"In memory, to Sonya from Samoil."

Date: July 4, 1926.

Period: Early Soviet Union, 1920s.

Origin: USSR, exact location unknown.

Subject: Young Soviet man wearing a full-length Lenin portrait badge.

Format: Original vintage black-and-white photographic portrait.

Dimensions: 43 × 74 mm (approximately 1.69 × 2.91 inches).

Reverse: Original handwritten Russian dedication, dated 1926.

An interesting historical collectible for enthusiasts of early Soviet history, Lenin memorabilia, Soviet political badges, USSR insignia, and vintage portrait photography.

The combination of a full-length Lenin badge, a precisely dated inscription, and an original personal dedication makes this photograph particularly appealing to collectors of early Soviet material culture.