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RUSSIA. Gilt Copper Imperial Family Railroad Derailment Survival Medal, 1888. PCGS SP-63 Secure Holder.
88 mm. Diakov-1010.1 (R3) in Silver, not noted in Gilt. By A. Griliches Jr. Imperial Family members in traveling attire, inscription: "In Memory of the Miraculous Survival of the Tsar's Family 17 October 1888" in exergue. Reverse: Russia kneeling before protective Angel with Crown, Orb and Scepter nearby on ground. Inscription : "Your Angel Watching Over You Will Protect You Wherever You Go" around. Graphic train wreck scene in exergue. Reflective golden fields which show some light fingerprints and minor smudging.
From the Kiev Collection.
Estimate: $500.00- $800.00
88 mm. Diakov-1010.1 (R3) in Silver, not noted in Gilt. By A. Griliches Jr. Imperial Family members in traveling attire, inscription: "In Memory of the Miraculous Survival of the Tsar's Family 17 October 1888" in exergue. Reverse: Russia kneeling before protective Angel with Crown, Orb and Scepter nearby on ground. Inscription : "Your Angel Watching Over You Will Protect You Wherever You Go" around. Graphic train wreck scene in exergue. Reflective golden fields which show some light fingerprints and minor smudging.
From the Kiev Collection.
Ex: Eugene J. Dettmer Collection.
Stack's February 2-4, 1983, Lot #436.
Estimate: $500.00- $800.00