Imperial buckle for a telegraphist

[minen]

Hi,

Many thanks Bill and Dan for your answers

So, it is probably a fake.

Steph

[Kevin C Rea]

Hello all,
I have a very similar buckle to the first one pictured and am quite convinced it is original. There are fake telegraphers out there, of both the steel and brass versions, but this is not one of them. The footed catch and pin assembly are found on original steel buckles dating from as early as 1915, so no need to fret on that front.
Regards,
Kevin

[minen]

Hello Kevin,

Thank you for your message.

So, it is possible that my buckle is an original ?

Someone has another opinion ?

Best regards,
Stephan