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Object Type
badge
Museum number
2004,0108.134
Description
Chairman Mao badge.
(whole)
Profile of Mao Zedong (head and collar) on red background. Below Mao are waves.
(obverse)
Hollowed out oval.
(reverse)
Production date
1966-1976
Production place
Made in:
China
Materials
aluminium
plastic
Technique
stamped
Dimensions
Diameter:
26 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
(193)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
politics
Associated names
Portrait of:
Mao Zedong 毛泽东
Associated places
Named in inscription:
Jiangsu (province)
Associated events
Associated Event:
Cultural Revolution
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sheng Guanxi 盛觀熙
Acquisition date
2004
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2004,0108.134
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
DH 166
(temporary number)