Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Golden hat brim, a worn face, and a bold red 5.7 on wavy gold.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. 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. Topped by a bright golden crown on a wide hat, the bust sits in a red upper field. Faint stadium-like outlines appear at the edges. The lower band is wavy gold with a red 5.7 stamped across it. It is 2.5 inches high.

A golden hat is plainly a statement hat.