I would make up some traditional brass plates. 96x30x1.6mm enamel filled and fired, edges burnished same way movement plates are done.
they come with industrial strength double stick tape on the back as well as copper bradds for attaching to wood boxed chests etc.


new old stock looking polished $50.00 usd net conus 55 overseas



vintage looking aged and lightly abused and tarnished $60.00 usd net conus or 65 overseas