Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Clapping hands, a buttoned coat and a bright red field to itself.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. 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. Both hands come together at the chest of a half figure in a buttoned jacket. The relief is golden with green and blue flecks along the coat. It is 2.5 inches in diameter.

Applause so polite it almost rings.