Chinese Cultural Revolution Medallion

A bust on a gate-roof base, ringed by sprigs of grain, with a loop for hanging.

This cultural revolution medallion is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. Propaganda posters of the era generally pictured a utopian society, with smiling farmers, brave soldiers and happy people gathered around Mao, who was cast as a benevolent father and wise teacher. A round medallion with a small star and loop at the top. A raised bust in profile faces left above a broad gate building, inside a rim of grain sprigs and tiny inscribed marks. The surface is rubbed pale and tarnished. It is 1.25 inches in diameter.

Just enough ornament to hang a head on.