Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Tiny red center inside a showy, diamond-cut silver border.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. 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. Ringed by a wide, twisted and faceted silvery rim that sparkles, this very small badge is round. Inside, a glossy red disc holds a small gold-toned head in profile facing left. The red is clean and the rim is bright. It is 1 inches in diameter.

The frame has clearly been to charm school.