Hi Geoff
Yes, it's a pressed ali plate. It's the perfect size for the plinth on my front bumper (when fitted):
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...lfas/Front.jpg
When the bumper's not on it's self tapped through the front valance.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...omanRoad-1.jpg
Not sure where it came from as it was on the car but I'm sure someone like Ian Ellis would be able to tell you.