People’s Republic of China and United States of America flags button-hole badge, c.1971-1972

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/8/4/32

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The flags of the two countries are side-by-side; USA on the left, PRC on the right. This could be related to Richard Nixon's visit of 1972. If it was purchased by Joseph Needham, it could be dated to his 1972 visit. However, it looks rather more recent than 1972.