Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Twisting in a gold-edged ripple, the banner keeps a profile at one corner.

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. Outline mimics a flag in motion, long and low with a curling pole end. A small gold head in profile sits at the left of the red field, and flowing gold characters fill the middle. It is 1.5 inches wide and 0.75 high.

Windswept, in a very shiny way.