Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Soft cap, a broad face and a buttoned collar, all up close.

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. Broad frontal face in a soft cap fills a glossy red disc almost to the edge. A buttoned collar closes at the neck. The golden relief is rounded, and the cap surface is slightly rough. It is 1.75 inches in diameter.

Direct, steady, and not remotely shy about the close-up.