Founded in 1913, the DLRG is the largest voluntary life-saving society in the world and a member of the ILS (International Life-Saving Federation). Total membership being 850.000, this number includes more than 51.000 life-savers organized in about 2.200 local branches; last year alone, 692 people were saved from drowning,,,picked this up with a small grouping of other items,,marked "40"(Präsidialkanzlei#?),possibly for "Berg u.Nolte,Ludenschied" on reverse,,,$295.00,,,free postage to ALL addresses,,overseas buyers have certain postal requirements,,,thanks,,boxcarbob3945@yahoo.com