Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Beside a red curtain and two hanging banners, a gold figure waves.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. 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. Cream-colored rectangular badge with a pale blue title strip across the top. A raised gold figure gestures to the right, red banners hang at the left, and a red curtain edge frames the upper corner. It is 1.5 inches wide and 1 high.

Staged like a tiny theatre with a very full cast.