Suggested Process for Flagpole Labels?

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Apparently we need to replace the flags that are displayed on Main Street in our small town during holidays such as Veterans Day, etc. Because they are expensive ($100+/piece), the idea is to get donors to purchase a flag with a tag honoring some friend/relative. I got asked about the process of producing these labels which preferably would be a small metal plate attached to the flagpole.

I haven’t done very much metal and my 3XL isn’t the ideal machine for that. Nevertheless, has anyone produced some of these small personalized labels and if so, how?

Thanks.

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Maybe talk them into ColorCore. The signs would be more readable from a distance depending on size. Lots of color options to make them pop.

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Colorcore gets tricky as the size goes down unless one is using a single line font (or alternative):

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I carve a lot of Colorcore but 1/4" is too thick for these labels IMHO. If I go with the etching bit where would I source small metal blanks?

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My first thought was something like this

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But I think any trophy/plaque nameplate/engraving plate would work

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Gravoply could work, 3mm thick. https://www.gravotech.com/
US based company, so availability appears possible.

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