Chinese Cultural Revolution Medallion

Characters curve around a profile like a sun with a message to deliver.

This cultural revolution medallion 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. A round medallion with a loop at the top. A raised head in profile sits in a central disc ringed by fine rays. Large characters arc around the upper rim, and a small book with leafy sprigs sits below. It is 1.5 inches in diameter.

All that lettering, and the face still gets the center.