The nickel silver chain variant was stipulated to be one of the two proper configurations for the NSKK H�hnlein daggers. If a nickel silver example is being offered for a closer look this might be a good time to introduce photos of it to further the discussion. I�ve been having a problem identifying the alloy for the center mount. And been wondering if it is not more of a nickel silver alloy which would tie in a little better with nickel silver chains(?). FP