Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Big red face, capped profile, and a thick gold rim with presence.

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. Heavy, smooth golden rim surrounds a flat, bright red field. The raised head faces left under a cap with a small star, with a squared collar below. The red is uniform and softly glossy. It is 1 inches in diameter.

Solid, sturdy, and not at all in a hurry.