Medal of Honour for George, an Enslaved Man 1837
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This silver medal, created in 1837 by an anonymous artist, is a powerful reminder of the complex history of slavery. The medal, awarded to George, an enslaved man, features an engraved image of two figures flanking a ship. The inscription reads “Het Gouvernement der Kolonie Suriname” (The Government of the Colony Suriname), highlighting the official recognition of George's achievement. This medal is a significant artifact that sheds light on the lives of enslaved people and the system of colonial power in Suriname.
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An uprising erupted in the Surinamese district of Nickerie in 1836. George, who worked on the Leasowes Plantation, provided the colonial authorities with crucial information leading to the arrest of a number of enslaved people. He was rewarded with this medal. Colin, the leader of the revolt, was sentenced to death, but to this day he has continued to play a role in the oral tradition of Suriname for predicting the abolition of slavery
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