Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Green cap, red star, and a gold ring that mostly holds together.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is porcelain. 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. Turned right, the face has an orange-red tone and a hint of a smile. The cap is bright green with a red star, the jacket has a red collar tab, and a thin gold line circles the rim. It is 1.25 inches in diameter.

Cheerful, tidy, and nicely turned out.