Berg Austria Mohair and Dralon Plush Squirrel 8cm 3 inches ID Enamel Heart Tag retailer 1950s Vintage Miniature Stuffed Animal

Cute vintage miniature mohair and Dralon plush Squirrel by Berg Austria
8 cm or 3 inches tall at ears and tail
Original metal red enamel heart shaped chest tag ID
Engraved on reverse Berg Tiere mit Herz (Animals with Heart)
Mohair plush body in white and brown, no fading no wear
Dralon plush tail and ear backing, no fading, no wear
Airbrushed felt ear lining
White felt hands and feet
Black eyes
Clear whiskers

Berg retailer Spielwaren Tiere mit Herz GmbH began in 1946 by the Broschek family, making bears from old army blankets at their farmhouse. Soon other materials became available. In the 1950's their new trademark was developed, the heart pendant (Animals with Heart). In 1957 Berg built a new factory in Admont. In the late 1960's Berg began making Limited Edition & Replica Bears and animals