b.loree said:I have only seen stapled scales in all of my collecting career.
Have a look at this Brian. This is an issued M1867 Sachsen Reiter Raupenhelme for Reiter Regt 1. The chinscales are sewn to thick leather and open at the rear. Nothing is missing, this is as issued. This pattern of backing is also found on the M1845/48 Bayern Raupenhelme chinscales. Cool huh?