Soviet MOOP - RSFSR Highest Academy Graduate Badge

[Chuck In Oregon]

I didn't think there was much interest in MOOP here. Maybe there is, and I'd like to see (have I asked this before?) your things, too.

This is a simple enough badge. It is, as the title says, a graduate's badge from the RSFSR MOOP highest academy. How do you know? On the back are the raised letters in Cyrillic "Highest School MOOP RSFSR".

I'm pretty good if I have enough clues.

[Guest Rick Research]

Boy and was THAT one for sure worn every day for a few decades!!!

I only have the "Highest School" reverse with NO designation, MVD or otherwise. It's got the little pickle shaped Leningrad Mint mark, and I assume late 1980s. Thought I had scans, but can't FIND them.

[Chuck In Oregon]

Boy and was THAT one for sure worn every day for a few decades!!!

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Yeah, you gotta wonder, just how long does it take an overcoat lining to wear down a bronze fitting? I mean, don't you have to take the coat off sometime?

Edited May 27, 2006 by Chuck In Oregon