I hope the moderators will allow this little challenge, as I want to learn as well.
This isn't my forte, so... The person who can best explain how to reproduce this but with the details below - I will link that person up with the client. I will need to place a hard date - Sunday - Oct 4th, 8pm EDT.
Item Details:
18” W by 12” Tall
Material: Engraved Brass/Bronze or Aluminum with Pigments
Engraved with Raised Lettering and Dog Tags
Full Colors on Text and Dog Tags
Recreate Border According Reference Logo
Reproduce Aged Finish of Original Logo