SS Officer Buckle

[DougO]

Saw this buckle over the weekend. Not sure if it is a real one. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks, Doug

[DougO]

Backside...

[Ric Ferrari]

Saw this buckle over the weekend. Not sure if it is a real one. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks, Doug

Hello Doug,

I like what I see : I would say an original one.
Have you more pics of post prongs assembly ?

Best

Ric

[DougO]

Is this pic better?

[Ric Ferrari]

Is this pic better?

Indeed better, but unfortunately not to confirm originality : some doubts raised about this piece and only after handling it I could confirm the originality.

May be someone else does......by pics.

Best

Ric

[DougO]

Ric,
Thanks for your input.
Anyone else have a feeling as to good or bad on this one?
Doug

[Hardigan]

The finishing of this one could be better , but I like what I see on these pictures.

Hardigan

[KC1]

Hello Doug,

How's it going? Hope you are still keeping an eye on things for me!

From the photos I like what I see. Like Ric previously stated, it is very hard to judge these buckles (with that specific maker mark) from photos. Gut instinct tells me it is the real deal. My suggestion is for you to send JP an email and request his input; that is what I would do.

[Marc verstraete]

Broken but original.
Marc