RUSSIE - RUSSIA Alexander III (1881-1894). Medal in memory of the miraculous rescue of the royal family during the train derailment at Borki on 17 October 1888, by A. Griliches 1888. Av. Tsar Alexander III surrounded by members of his family. In the exergue, legend in Cyrillic and signature on the ground line ГРИЛИХЕСЪ СЬІНЪ. Rv. Legend in Cyrillic. Allegory of Russia in prayer before the archangel, with the insignia of power at his side. In the exergue, scene of the train derailment with the imperial family escaping unharmed; signature on the ground line ГРИЛИХЕСЪ СЬІНЪ. Diakov 1010.1; Silver-plated copper - 343.05 g - 89 mm - 12 h PCGS SP Genuine Damage-AU Detail (51837214). Edge cuts at 7 o'clock on the right and at 10 o'clock on the reverse scroll. Flats on the high relief of the right. With a heterogeneous grey patina. TTB to Superb. On 17 October 1888, the imperial train derailed near Borki station. The accident killed 21 people but did not injure any members of the imperial family. According to the official report, Tsar Alexander supported the collapsed roof of his carriage on his shoulders to allow members of his family to escape.