Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Frontal, intent face with a high collar sits on a bed of silvery foliage.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. 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. Young-looking frontal face with tousled hair has golden relief against a plain red disc. The high collar rests on a textured base of hills, leaves and small plants spreading past the edge. It is 2.5 inches wide and 2.5 high.

Serious, steady, and very neatly arranged.