Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Little capped figure stands above a hillside of red rooftops.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is porcelain. Badges and lapel pins bearing Mao's face were produced by the billions, and Mao himself called a halt to production in 1969 because the metal used was seen as wasteful. Standing in grey, a small figure with a red star on the cap and red collar tabs rises above a strip of orange-red buildings and a flag-topped hall. A narrow gold ring frames the white disc. It is 1.5 inches in diameter.

Compact, in a charming small scale.