WW1 German Buckle - ID help

[badfinger]

Found this guy at a local antiques shop and picked it up. What are your opinions on the rivets/grommet fasteners on the tab? Could it denote a very early M95 model or some odd ersatz feature?







Thanks in advance!

[AndyM35]

Hi there, not really my area of expertise, however there should be someone along shortly who can assist.

[kirby]

It is a original Prussian buckle. I have had a couple with the same box with the circle on the back. The prongs have had the tips cut short for some reason. I have never seen a tab attached like this but it was probable added during the period. Here is a example that is probably from the same manufacture .

[kabl]

Hello,
A beautiful original.
The bulge on the back serves to reinforce the medallion and protect it from denting.
The tab is originally riveted and known as such..
Regards
The kabl

[Ben Evans]

As stated original buckle, riveted tab for me is a repair or an add on