Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Tiny waving figure on a mountain path, under a head in gold and silver.

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 and silvery, the head faces left above a miniature scene at the base. A small figure with arms spread stands before rocks and pines made of pale gold relief. The red surface has a slight dome and a deep gloss. It is 1.5 inches in diameter.

The tiny figure has the whole hill to itself.