Gary
The RIF is a fake as there is no line under the O. The Lincolnshire Lambourne makers mark looks o.k. and the shape of the slider is correct for most Lambourne badges. IMO Lambourne badges are often of poorer quality than those of other manufacturers so I wouldn't be too concerned about the slight mis-strike. My only concern is the bright coloured metal. It may be the lighting that you have used to photograph it. I would need to handle the badge to be absolutely convinced of it's authenticity. So on balance I would give it a tentative thumbs up.
Regards
James
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