Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Fireworks bursting beside a profile, with a gate building and stars underneath.

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. Brushed hair tops a silvery profile above a gate-like building on a glossy red disc. Two small flower-like bursts and a tall column rise at the right. Tiny stars dot the lower left. It is 2.5 inches wide and 2.5 deep.

Fireworks, a gate and stars, all politely arranged.