Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Tall dark figure in a long coat, over a silvery wreath that hangs below the plate.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. After Mao's death in 1976, the Communist Party began a process of de-Mao-ization, and much memorabilia was destroyed, statues were taken down, and many badges were collected and melted into functional objects. Slim standing figure in a long coat, dark and glossy, stands on a red plate with an arched top, etched with hills and clouds. Below, a silvery wreath of leaves and a small wheel emblem hang past the edge. It is 1.75 inches wide and 2 high.

Arched top, tall figure, and a wreath for the finale.