8th Irish Hussars question

[David Moore]

Hello, I was in my favourite Collector’s shop this morning looking through his latest additions. He has an interesting 8th Irish Hussars cap badge. Initially I thought it was a NIH badge, as rather than bi-metal it is all a rather coppery GM. I don’t think it is EI as it is of two part construction. Unfortunately I didn’t take any pictures. My questions are; were all GM badges ever made and if so what are the signs of a good one?

Best wishes David Moore