Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Tiny capped figure, tidy rim, and a red field that does not blink.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. 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. Smooth narrow rim and bright red face lined with fine rays make a small, neat disc. The profile head, turned left, wears a cap with a small star and a closed collar. The finish is clean and glossy. It is 1 inches in diameter.

Compact, crisp, and somewhat self-satisfied about it.