SS Buckle w/ unusual Hinge Repair - Need Opinions

[Colorado]

This buckle was being offered to me as part of another purchase. At first glance it looks like a period buckle with a clever repair.

I would appreciate any thoughts/opinions. Thanks!

[Colorado]

back

[Colorado]

close-up front

[Colorado]

close-up rear

[Midas]

In my humble opinion - not a good one.Prongs seems to be integral part of the buckle - something new. Buckle with this type of catch should be from molded aluminium.
Regards

[schorschi]

It is a

[Colorado]

Thanks. Probably a reenactor buckle is what one of our members wrote me.

[John T]

Either an unknown style or a repro.