Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Mountains and mist in blue and green behind a very serious young man.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is porcelain. 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. Pale sky blue fades to white behind layered green hills with a small red touch at the base. The figure faces front in a green high-collared jacket, and a thin gold rim circles the disc. It is 1.75 inches in diameter.

Scenery doing its best to soften him.