Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Deep, dark red disc with a pin wire poking out like an afterthought.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. Cultural Revolution memorabilia, whether porcelain figures, buttons or posters, is described as reflecting pivotal moments in modern Chinese history and the lives swept up in that period, beyond the figure it portrays. Smoky, darker red fills the field, with fine rays radiating behind a raised profile facing left. A thin wire end sticks out beyond the upper right rim. The surface looks cloudy, with uneven color near the edge. It is 0.75 inches in diameter.

Moody lighting, and not a bit of it intentional.