Seeing as the badge has lost its black enamel in-lay bits it might be worth ordering a new one? That should hopefully fit flush - other wise removal and bending slightly/gently as suggested would be a good idea.
It should fit like this -
Last edited by andymot; 23/07/1905:46 PM.
2015 Morgan 4/4 (Wolf fettled) previously 2014 M3W MINI Cooper S and numerous BMC/BL relics.