Forgot to mention these were made by Ei of former Yugoslavia (same as the great Ei KT90)
a few quotes from a trusty worthy tube dealer (Jim McShane)

from AA
"Type II - the best sonically of all the KT-90s (IMHO, it's a VERY small edge), excellent construction, excellent durability; 100% interchangeable with KT-88/6550"
"Durability wise, the type II is superb (as was the type I)"
" BTW, my first set of type Is lasted 11 years at 575 volts and 80 ma bias!
Really loved the Tubes, but no longer have a amp for them