windshield insignia question

[lbuggie]

The question I have is about the windshields insignia. I have a 1981 euro 280sl. It's my first Mercedes, and it's really a fun car to drive. Last fall I Purchased from original owner. It came from Luxembourg. My SL does not have the mercedes/Daimler windshield insignia on the passenger side. I've noticed on most other mercedes, they have one. Is this because it's a euro model, or could it be the original windshield was replaced?

Thanks as always for your help in advance.

[4NDELIT]

I think it may have been replaced... I have one, but it's dried out and cracking. they could have removed the sticker too

[elau]

I believe you can identify the orginal windshield by looking to see if the three pointed star is stamped on the passenger side lower corner.

[sutekh]

I've had mine replaced twice. Both times the aftermarket windshield has had a mercedes star stamped in the corner. I have no idea how to tell if the windshield might be original (no real likely), but you can usually get the stickers from your local dealership's parts counter.

[alanc]

You can probably tell if the windshield has been busted out by taking out the carpet insert underneath one of your seats. They almost never vacuum up 100% of the little pieces of glass, and some work their way underneath.