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ORIGINAL SOVIET GUARDS SOLDIER PERSONAL GROUPING — 1949Offered for sale is an authentic Soviet-era personal grouping consisting of:
An original vintage photograph of a Soviet Army Guards soldier
The original “Guards” (Гвардия) badge that belonged to this Guardsman
The photograph shows the soldier wearing the Guards badge on his uniform, directly linking the photograph and the insignia into a single personal historical set.
PHOTO DETAILSOriginal period photograph
Handwritten date on the reverse: “22 October 1949”
Early post–World War II Soviet Army period
Natural age-related wear consistent with period use
The visible date adds documented historical context to this personal grouping.
THE GUARDS BADGEThe Guards badge was awarded to soldiers serving in elite Guards units of the Soviet Army, symbolizing distinction and service in frontline or elite formations.
Features classic Soviet design with red and white enamel and gold-tone wreath.
🔴 WHY COLLECTORS VALUE THIS LOT✔ Dated 1949 — early postwar period
✔ Personal Guardsman grouping
✔ Photo + actual worn badge together
✔ Elite Soviet Army unit history
✔ Excellent display and research value
Personal, dated groupings are significantly rarer than loose badges or undated photos.
📌 CONDITIONPhotograph: original vintage, age wear present
Badge: original, enamel preserved with minor age traces
No restorations, no reproductions
Photos are part of the description.
🚚 SHIPPINGCarefully packed to protect both photograph and badge.
Worldwide shipping available.
