Red Star.

[desantnik]

You are both correct. The "PP" of MZPP is "platinapribor."

[rocketscientist]

Thank you for confirming my first impression, MZPP's are my favourites. Their enamel has a peculiar tone of red I find very charming.

sergio

[EricFG]

Any idea what the serial number is here? It's the only image I have to go on. RS. Big, straight mintmark (10mm?). Don't think it's a bad RS.

[deValcourt]

Is is possible that it is "supposed" to be a very rudimentary Cyrillic "Д" that just looks off?:confused: That would make the remaining numbers 30912 or on the outside - 32912 (but I don't think so). A very low original award number either way. Purely speculation, mind you.:)

Phillip

[desantnik]

1.730.912

[Komandir RKKA]

Definitly seven digit nimber.
1 720 912
1 780 912

[desantnik]

Yes, on reexamation, I'd say 1.720M

[Nota Bene]

I'd agree with Desantnik's first guess - 1730912.

Alexei

[deValcourt]

I'd agree with Desantnik's first guess - 1730912.

Alexei

Well I'm just glad I'm not losing my mind. Besides, if I don't stick to my first opinion, it will look bad.:rolleyes:

Phillip

[Lauri]

Yes, this 4 digit RS orders are beautiful things, specially when they are in almost mint condition... nice shape, patina and already a bit orange enamel...