Chinese Mao Zedong Lapel Pin

Pale blue badge with a red medallion and golden profile.

This Mao Zedong lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Badges bearing the portrait of Mao Zedong were produced in enormous numbers in China, especially during the Cultural Revolution of 1966 to 1976. Small rectangular pin edged in gold color, filled with sky-blue glossy color and green pine branches. A red circle at the right holds a gold head in profile, and gold characters run across the upper left.

Pocket-sized pageantry, with excellent finish and manners.