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#324275 12/07/2016 11:34 PM
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When the Tom's wrote their edged weapon references, SS chain daggers were labeled into but 2 different categories. They were either Type I's, or Type II's. But over the course of time the collecting community came to realize that these 2 chain variations, didn't fit all of the configurations of M36's know in collections.

In 2010, author / collector Ralf Siegert wrote a reference which for the first time defined 4 distinct categories into which SS Chain daggers fell. And also broke those groups down into characteristics which defined them, and a general time line in which they were manufactured.

They are as follows:

TYPE A- Nickel constructed chain, with a septum in the nose of skull link.

TYPE B1- Nickel constructed chain, void of the nose septum

TYPE B2 Steel constructed chain, void of the nose septum

TYPE C Steel plated constructed chain, unique link characteristics and considerably different from the other 3 listed above.

All of these chains and their unique characteristics are broken down and easy to understand and observe close up, in Ralf reference. I think we also have them listed in the blog section of our website.

Here are some examples in the Meda Militaria collection:

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TYPE A, nickel construction with the septum in the nose of the skull link.

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Another TYPE A, belonged to an SS General

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TYPE B1. Nickel construction

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TYPE B2. Steel chain construction.

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Another B2. Steel chain, plated fittings

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And a 3rd example of a B2. Steel constructed chain

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TYPE C. Plated steel chain

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And finally, another TYPE C as in above.

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If you're going to talk SS Chain Daggers.....................you've got to know your ABC's :))

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oh my god, that is spectacular lineup .
It's a very good reference ,thanks to share with us

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Ivan,

The example which you have listed in the classifieds is a TYPE B2. The characteristics of it show a dagger that was manufactured during the end of edged weapon production, 40-41ish time frame. It has the following components for an M36 made during that time period:

Steel TYPE B chain
Machine stamped SS proof mark
Plated fittings, both scabbard and dagger
Aluminum grip eagle
Copper SS runes

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Dear colleagues! Here is my M36. From the above it is a type C?
Thank you in advance to everyone who responds.
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Sergey Very Nice chained SS smile


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Originally Posted By: JR
And finally, another TYPE C as in above.
Dam JR this is a very nice M36:)


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Thanks, Bob!
Regards,
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On the back of the blade an enigmatic signature. «Dein Rudi» - Your Rudy.
Regards,
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Indeed a Type C, Sir. You nailed it. Thank you for contributing to the topic.

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Thank you so much for the lesson!
Kind regards!
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I know Dave has a 36 with some "unique" characteristics. Perhaps we can get him to post it as well. It's a very special early SS chain

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Extremely interested!
Kind regards!
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Its in the bank lock box, JR.

I never photographed it and have not had it out for some time. What is "unique" about it? Maybe I can go did it out.

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I have been collecting for over 47 years. Guess Iam from the old school, a Chainedd SS dagger was just that, no designations, no abc. They did not even call it a M 36. Man how things have changed. I have three chained SS daggers in my collection, could not tell you if they are type A, type B, or type C. It is still to me a chained SS dagger.
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robert grant
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That would spoil the surprise Dave. Post it up, it's a great dagger. Ive seen it.

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As noted above, its in the bank. Its in TW's SS book as well.

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Now what Catagory does this fall in LMAO, Could they be one more type chain smile

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JR What magnificent Chained SS Dagger were they all yours:) All of them are in the great condition. This is a great post on the chained SS Daggers. A good lesson Post. smile


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Originally Posted By: Redsled
Now what Catagory does this fall in LMAO, Could they be one more type chain smile
Sorry about this post guys. Sort of in bad taste. I tried to take it off right after I put it on but the forun had went down. Im Bad , The devil made me do it


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My addition here.

My type A.

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2nd addition here. As promised.

My type B1.

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2 very impressive early M36's. Thank you for the contribution.

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Great thread guys, lovely M36s shown !

some close up pix of the differences in the skulls would be very helpful as well wink



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Two Great looking Chained SS Daggers Kris, They are both Magnificent smile


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These initial production TYPE C's, at times came with some of the scabbard components comprised of nickel. In other words, they can be found with the lower chape, top fitting, or even just the throat, made of nickel. This style of M36 fell in the time frame of when the last of the nickel was going away, and the introduction of plated components started making their way into the scene. In all likelihood, 1937ish

These early TYPE C chain assemblies are usually found with thick struck links, and heavy quality beautiful plating. Here is another example.

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cool smile


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While there is quite a bit more to understanding the different chain variations than by just showing the skull link of each type, it's somewhat difficult to totally explain all of the characteristics in this single thread.

In Ralf's SS edged weapon reference, he certainly does and excellent job in breaking down the criteria to distinguish the differences and characteristics of each variation. We also have a shortened version of that in the blog section of our site.

I've shown the TYPE C already. Here are the other 3.

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TYPE A, all nickel construction, nose septum in the skull link

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