inwijding van het nieuwe gebouw van het Koninklijke Koloniaal Instituut te Amsterdam 1927

This bronze medal, created by Jacob Jan van Goor in 1927, commemorates the inauguration of the new building of the Royal Colonial Institute in Amsterdam. One side depicts the building itself, while the other features stylized plants and the inscription "Het daghet in den oosten, het lichttet overal," which translates to "It dawns in the east, it shines everywhere." This inscription alludes to the colonial ambition of the Dutch Empire, highlighting the importance of the institute in advancing knowledge and understanding of Dutch colonies. The medal serves as a reminder of the colonial past and its complex legacy.