I think my e-brake lever is installed backwards

[Nemo von Klepper]

I think my e-brake lever is on backwards, if that’s possible. 2A14C85D-248D-4E65-A78F-8E12A254E6E1.jpg
This 3-B is a basket case so a previous owner at some point may have reversed its orientation. Last time I drove it out the driveway I heard something rubbing and now it looks as if it has no option other than to rub on the drum. The e-brake has been low priority until now which is indicative of the progress finally being made.
So just seeking confirmation from experienced folk. The lever is #8 here in this schematic E10709A4-394C-4C70-95B8-E92F2FE5AAEE.jpg and #19 in this drawing 658D2C04-3133-468C-B9AF-CB6B1E8C46C2.jpg

It’s sort of obvious that whoever assembled this e-brake before didn’t connect the cable correctly, but I was wondering if this bracket is where the cable is supposed to be connected? 6C595544-7135-4DEE-A94A-1E5D08A615B0.jpg
I originally thought it was to hang the exhaust, but now studying the picture from the service manual, it looks more likely to be an e-brake bracket. Confirmation would be much appreciated.