Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Pale pink blossoms trail across the bottom of a red flag backdrop.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. 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. Bright golden profile with swept hair rests before a red flag on a pale blue ground. A spray of pale pink five-petaled blossoms runs along the lower left and across the bottom edge. It is 2.5 inches in diameter.

Soft petals on a very firm flag.