Spelter Bust of a Boy with a Whistle and Cap

This "Bust of a Boy with a Whistle and Cap" is cast in spelter and attached to a marble base .
The Bust alone is 12" tall and 8" at its widest in the shoulders. He
appears to have a whistle? in his mouth, or maybe short cigarette, and a "Cross on a medallion" around his neck. The marble base is 5" wide by 5" tall.
Does anyone recognize this? I am trying to find its origin and age.