Chinese Mao Zedong Photo Lapel Pin

Two figures in green caps, one with hands clasped, ringed by silvery script.

This Mao Zedong photo lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. After Mao's death in 1976, the Communist Party began a process of de-Mao-ization, and much memorabilia was destroyed, statues were taken down, and many badges were collected and melted into functional objects. Pale silver-toned border carries a ring of fine characters. Inside, a color photo shows two figures in green caps and jackets side by side behind a brown rail, one holding a small red book. It is 1.5 inches in diameter.

A double portrait with the guest list in the border.