WW.1 Buckle... or is it.

[JERSEY 34]

Not my area so before I write this one off as a repro WW.1 buckle, I would like to ask your opinions please.
D

[JERSEY 34]

Does anyone want to give an opinion....please.

[Ben Evans]

I like it D, possible private purchase, some of these pongs I have seen on early SS buckles and various others

[JERSEY 34]

Thanks Ben, I was unsure of it and because I don't collect such things am wanting to move it on but don't want to sell/exchange is as original if its not.
All the best,
D

[Ben Evans]

Can I see the other side of the prongs D

[JERSEY 34]

Hi Ben,
Here's 2 more pictures of the prongs as requested. I just don't like it but will go with your opinion as you know your buckles.
D

[Ben Evans]

Let me look into this one D, dont like the end of the prongs to be honest, I need to look at other examples

[Lenny Warren]

I wouldn't expect to see those prongs on a M16 steel Prussian. The prongs themself I'm ok with, but I would say they have been replaced, as they are more typical of an M95. The prong shroud should have a seam in it, not always easy to see though..

[Ben Evans]

So D, in all, we agree on the buckle box being original, its just the prongs and if they are original to the buckle or replacements

[kirby]

The buckle looks original. I don't recall ever seeing a steel buckle with brass prongs. At the start of the war with the massive amount of men entering the Army I could see companies using up old stock to meet demands.