Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Big hat, a blue sky corner and a gold field topped with red characters.

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. Behind a bust in a broad brimmed hat and neckerchief, a pale blue patch sits at the upper left of a red disc. Layers of golden grain stretch across the base, with red characters printed on them. It is 2 inches in diameter.

Practical dress, wonderfully polished, and entirely at ease.