Type B1 Chain
The Type B1 chain configurations are very close in terms of construction, and most likely the reason that collectors for years, never saw any difference apart from the Type A’s. Like the Type A’s, this chain assembly on the Type B1’s is usually matched to a scabbard which is painted with black enamel. Here are some other characteristics:
1. The links are heavy nickel silver and have close to the same feature characteristics as the Type A’s. But now on the Type B1’s, the skull is void of the septum in the nose. In regards to the runes link, the SS lighting bolts have a little more spacing between them, that what is seen with the Type A’s.
2. Many Type B1 chains have retained a nice black background, unless they have been extensively cleaned. The reason for this, is that the pebbling within these links, was more pronounced and raised. Being such, it held the burnishing better than the Type A’s, which had a smoother finish.
3. The Wotan’s knot and Kulturzeichen on the Type B1 chains is identical to what you will see with the Type A’s, as there doesn’t appear to be any differences. But the connectors to the cloverleaf, are now seen with a bevel and more narrower look to them.
4. And lastly, the center band on the Type B’s is just a little wider than what we see on the Type A’s. As the top flares out just a little bit, instead of being cut straight.