Chinese Mao Zedong Star Lapel Pin

All red, no frame, and a small head tucked into the middle of the star.

This Mao Zedong star 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. Painted entirely in vivid red, this flat-faced star has fine sunburst lines etched outward from the center. A small gold-toned profile head sits in the middle, facing left. The thin gold edge around the points is rubbed in spots. It is 1 inches wide and 1 high.

Minimalism, delivered at full volume, with a star.