Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Great wall of gold winds through navy hills in a scalloped frame.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. 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. Badge with a wavy gold-and-cream border and a navy blue sweep behind a gold wall that climbs a ridge. A few cream characters sit in the upper left of a white sky. It is 0.75 inches wide and 1 high.

The long wall, in very short form.