Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Bold golden bust breaks out of the red disc, with a banner of tiny script.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. 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. Large golden bust with brushed hair pushes past the top edge of an irregular red disc. A red banner with rows of small characters crosses the chest, and a ruffled gold base curls at the bottom. It is 2 inches wide and 2.25 high.

It could not be contained, so the maker let it escape.