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Object Type
Museum number: 1990,1221.16
Description: Chairman Mao badge. (whole); Profile of Mao in gold (head and collar) on red background. Below Mao are six red flags (three to left, three to right), Tian'anmen and five sunflowers (in gold) (obverse); Hollowed out oblong. The first part of the inscription is in Lin Biao's calligraphy. (reverse)
Production date: 1966-1976
Production place: Made in: China
Materials
Technique
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Curator's comments: This object was made during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976).
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: sunflower; politics; flag/pennant
Associated names
Associated places: Named in inscription: Guangzhou; Topographic representation of: Tian'anmen
Associated events: Associated Event: Cultural Revolution
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1990
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1990,1221.16
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: DH 1262

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