The stock emblem is metal and is the style you show. I'd imagine it's probably an "NLA" part by now which is why the cost is ridiculous. If it were my car, I'd find one at a junk yard, ask nicely in the "WTB" section of this forum, or be happy with the plastic replacement.

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Current stable:
1995 E320 149K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 120K (SLoL)

Black Sheep:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)