Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Raised arm over a pale sky, with tiny script at the left.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. Cultural Revolution memorabilia, whether porcelain figures, buttons or posters, is described as reflecting pivotal moments in modern Chinese history and the lives swept up in that period, beyond the figure it portrays. Tall figure in a long coat raises an arm on a pale blue disc, a cap held in the other hand, with a red star on it. Lines of tiny script curl at the left, and a patch of red sits at the lower edge. It is 2.5 inches in diameter.

A big wave and a little handwriting.