Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Calm blue sky, clasped hands, and a red field with a tiny pavilion.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin 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. Under a wide pale blue sky stands a figure with hands clasped before the chest. A crumpled red lower field holds a small pavilion at the left. The coat shows green and pink glints. It is 3 inches in diameter.

Mild weather, mild stance, polished finish.