Handsome U.S. Bugle Boy in Blue, Pencil, Ink and Watercolor Drawing pen Box shows tons of wear

Box shows tons of wear and water damage

with some wear to the label as accurately documented in photos

I am not sure if these are Japanese or British or what

S 9 for elementary

Punch measures 6 1/2" long x 1 3/4" wide x 3/16" deep

Handsome U.S. Bugle Boy in Blue, Pencil, Ink and Watercolor Drawing pen Box shows tons of wearI believe this drawing likely dates to the 1940s, and that our bugler wears a U. S. Navy uniform the hat at least sure looks Navy to me, and U. S. is written on the pocket of his rucksack. I just love the manner of the drawing, and especially the rendering of his face in profile, with outlined hat on top and ear framed by the line of his black hair, and then this big hand holding his trumpet to his mouth with tassels like teardrops painted in this