Infanterie Sturmabzeichen by Joseph Bergs & Co

**Rik.S** · 02-18-2018, 12:08 PM

Good afternoon guys,

yesterday I went to a small militaria fair and there I bought the first Infanterie Sturmabzeichen for my collection.
I saw a lot of great stuff at the fair and had some trouble deciding what to get. Finally I decided to go for an Infanterie Sturmabzeichen and an Erkennungsmarke, wich will be posted on the EKM sub forum.

I went through the ISA database (thank you Ralph!) and I think I have a possible ID for my example. I believe mine is a zinc ISA attributed to Joseph Bergs & Co. There is a little bit of corrosion and I have allready treated this. I tried to take some nice clear photo's, so enjoy.

Regards, Rik

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-18-2018 12:08 PM

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**Franjo Vuk** · 02-18-2018, 01:00 PM

Very nice ISA, I would also say that maker is Joseph Bergs & CO. Excellent specimen. Its a great find and purchase, congratulations.
Best regards,
Franko

**Rik.S** · 02-18-2018, 01:41 PM

Thank you very much for your reply Franjo.

**rbminis** · 02-18-2018, 05:59 PM

Congratulations on your first Rik!

I'm sure it won't be your last.

Not in the best condition, but an unrepaired original. A little Vaseline bath would help this one.
Glad I could help!
Ralph.

**Rik.S** · 02-18-2018, 08:09 PM

Thank you Ralph. It is indeed not in the best condition, but at least the catch is not broken. A lot I saw yesterday were missing the catch.
I think you are right, it is an awesome award and I don't think this will be my last.

The vaseline bath was the first thing I did after taking the pictures.

Regards, Rik

**Franjo Vuk** · 02-18-2018, 08:29 PM

I think that condition is good, not the best of course, but still its a very nice worn example.
Best regards,
Franko

**fischer** · 03-05-2018, 05:39 AM

Hello

I agree with the others...this one is an original and attributed to the firm Josef Bergs & Co.

It is an unmarked example and is a 5-vein variant (see wreath leaf 2L).
It has the smaller leaf stippling detail and a concave reverse.

The ball hinge hardware is typical of the Gablonz makers.

Here is one I have to compare.

Best Regards, fischer

**Makalash** · 07-14-2018, 11:42 AM

Greetings to all comrades ! Here's my Josef Bergs & Co. , raised in Belarus last year, great design.....Very detailed (leaves , acorns , eagle)good brat...