Chinese Mao Zedong Star Lapel Pin

A small five-pointed star with a capped profile who clearly has somewhere to be.

This Mao Zedong star lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. Cultural Revolution memorabilia, whether porcelain figures, buttons or posters, is described as reflecting pivotal moments in modern Chinese history and the lives swept up in that period, beyond the figure it portrays. A pentagonal star with fine radiating ridges around the edge. The central red disc holds a raised profile in a soft cap, facing left. Gold-toned rays catch the light unevenly, and the red field is glossy and clean. It is 1.25 inches wide and 1.25 high.

Small enough to pin on a collar, loud enough to be heard.