This is a fresh-to-the-market, untouched, rectangular CSA belt-plate buckle that came with this period belt. It has a wonderful, unaltered patina and all three hooks, one of which appears to have not been broken, but more likely a flaw in its original cast. It is unquestionably the nicest I have ever had and I'd almost like to keep it. I just can't afford to keep all the things I like and still pay the rent.