Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Raised arm, an armband and a small pagoda on a bed of silvery waves.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Cultural Revolution memorabilia, whether porcelain figures, buttons or posters, is described as reflecting pivotal moments in modern Chinese history and the lives swept up in that period, beyond the figure it portrays. Raising one hand, a half figure with an armband stands on a red disc finely ridged in the background. It is 1.75 inches in diameter.

A confident wave from a very tiny podium.