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badge
Object Type
badge
Museum number
1990,1221.7
Description
Chairman Mao badge.
(whole)
Profile of Mao in gold (head and collar) on red background. Below Mao is Shaoshan (in gold).
(obverse)
Hollowed out circle. First part of inscription in Lin Biao's calligraphy.
(reverse)
Production date
1966-1976
Production place
Made in:
China
Materials
aluminium
Technique
stamped
Dimensions
Diameter:
41 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
This object was made during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976).
Bibliographic references
Wang 2008 / Chairman Mao Badges. Symbols and Slogans of the Cultural Revolution
(161)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
politics
Associated names
Portrait of:
Mao Zedong 毛泽东
Associated with:
Lin Biao 林彪
Associated places
Topographic representation of:
Shaoshan
Named in inscription:
Shanghai
Associated events
Associated Event:
Cultural Revolution
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Joe Cribb
Acquisition date
1990
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1990,1221.7
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
DH 1253