N&H 1942 Buckles - comparing

I just bought a second N&H 1942 buckle and find that it is a little different than my original one. Is it odd to find same make and year to be different or is this a questionable buckle.

differences -
N&H 1942 - one is a fine engraving while new one is coarse or wider print.
pin is peened smaller on new one
clasp (?) is opposite direction
eagle head looks a little different but could be due to paint or wear differences.

the latest buckle has more paint on it. It is in bottom of most pics.


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