Antique Sampler Smith Family 918 Recruitment history RME & DCLT

Description

Sampler celebrates the recruitment into the RME (Royal Marine Engineers) and DCLT (Drill Cadet Leadership Training?) in 1918.
Text of the Needlework:
"Walter T. Smith joined the RME on April 1st 1918.  Robert H. Smith joined the DCLT on August 21st 1918.
The embroidery is done on a loose fabric weave in alternating colors of olive green and tan.  The bottom has two crowns, one in each color.
The original wood frame is in good condition.  It features a basketweave texture which matches nicely with the fabric used for the needlework.
The embroidered fabric appears to have been made stable by mounting on a tighter-weave fabric.  Final backing is a thin sheet of card board.
Approximate Dimensions:
Textile itself: 10" x 8.25"
Frame perimeter: 12 x 10 x 3/4"
Visible opening of frame: 9.5" x 8"
Condition;  no reportable issues.
This item came from the extremely large collection of an enthusiastic antique militaria collector.
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