Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Glowing golden profile on deep red, with a tiny wreath of cogs below.

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. Rich golden profile leans forward on a red disc that shades darker toward the rim. A small garland of cog and leaf shapes sits under the shoulders. A bright highlight runs across the left side. It is 2 inches in diameter.

Warm-toned and polished well beyond what a lapel needs.