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World war collectors continue to collect World War style Dress Uniforms

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  The  Auxiliary Territorial Service  or ATS was the women branch of the British Army during World War II. It was initially formed for women voluntary service and later merged into the Women's Royal Army Corps. The ATS uniform was the service dress made out of a khaki skirt suit consisting of ATS Cap, Shirt Cotton, Collar, Tie, Service Dress Jacket, Service Dress Skirt, Belt Fabric, Khaki Stockings, Shoes (Brown), Lanyard RA (White). However, t he basic ATS uniform had two badges that need to be worn on each arm and the ATS Shoulder Title. This ATS had its roots in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC). Unlike the Zulu war uniforms , the ATS uniform had more in the way of uniforms to choose from and can get away with a smaller amount of equipment to look authentic at the start. However, the most basic of dress for an ATS searchlight operator is a set of Denim Overalls, together with Boots Ankle (Brown), Gaiters Leather (Brown), Shirt Work, Tie, Cap ATS.   The Luftwaffe was