WWII USMC Marine Corps desk mascot

Another Ebay find for $5.00 plus shipping. This WWII era USMC desk mascot does not turn up that often. I have seen one more of these lately on Ebay, in much better condition listed for $100.00. This little guy is cast iron, and is hollow. He wears a jacket with E.G.A. insignia. He is so ugly he is cute. Don't know if this would be called "Trench Art", as I am sure it was probably sold at the local PX for a sweet heart, or as a novility ornament.