Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Pocketed jacket, high collar and a pale sky with little streaks of cloud.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. After Mao's death in 1976, the Communist Party began a process of de-Mao-ization, and much memorabilia was destroyed, statues were taken down, and many badges were collected and melted into functional objects. Two flap pockets and a high collar dress the half figure standing against a pale sky with small cloud streaks. The red lower field is wrinkled, and a small flag and tower sit at the right. It is 2.25 inches in diameter.

Neat pockets, tidy collar, tranquil sky.