Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Olive-green sky, a raised hand, and a big building behind red flags.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin 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. On an olive-green ground, a long coat and one raised hand mark the figure. At the lower left, a large flat-roofed building stands behind a sea of red. The coat shows rainbow glints. It is 2 inches in diameter.

A greenish sky is a daring palette choice, boldly done.