Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Golden profile, red rays, and a small gear wreath tucked below the chin.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Propaganda posters of the era generally pictured a utopian society, with smiling farmers, brave soldiers and happy people gathered around Mao, who was cast as a benevolent father and wise teacher. Bright golden profile with a high collar sits in a red disc fanned by fine rays. At the base, a small wheel-shaped emblem is flanked by leaf-like forms. The rim is plain. It is 2 inches in diameter.

Neat as a button and shining like one too.