Chinese Mao Zedong Glowing Lapel Pin

A smiling three-quarter bust in a collared shirt, set in red and ringed with cream.

This Mao Zedong glowing lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is plastic. 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. A round badge with a smooth cream rim around a red center. A white relief bust with a gentle smile and open collar faces slightly right, carved with soft cheeks and crisp shirt folds. It is 2.25 inches in diameter.

Warm expression, tidy collar, polite proportions.