Brad. I did just that and all was well. Make sure everything will match ...eg. metal thickness/type, edge and surface finish, everything about the lettering including placement on the badge. If you will have it plated to match, pay whatever it takes to give the same finish and material , presumably nickel. Make sure the fastening into the thwart is the same. If you must file down the OD of the heads to add height to the head ( sort to speak ) spin them in a drill....easy. Maybe they are nickel plated as well...go for it. I had one Strickland badge done and I don't know now which one it is.
( oh, and if it looks too new...you know what to do before and after plating ) I think in another business they call it " distressed "
I know...very fussy pants here. Have fun