Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Head faces left in a red rectangle, with a gateway below.

This Mao Zedong 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. An upright red rectangle with a gold outline and faint rays behind the head. A small tiered gate building in gold sits at the base, and the surface has a touch of wear at the edges. It is 0.5 inches wide and 0.75 high.

A compact little portrait with a roof.