No.1 Mk.III* History

[Alan de Enfield]

ATS - could well be ..........................

The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS; often pronounced as an acronym) was the women's branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 9 September 1938, initially as a women's voluntary service, and existed until 1 February 1949, when it was merged into the Women's Royal Army Corps.

The ATS had its roots in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC), which was formed in 1917 as a voluntary service. During the First World War its members served in a number of jobs including clerks, cooks, telephonists and waitresses. The WAAC was disbanded after four years in 1921.

Prior to the Second World War, the government decided to establish a new Corps for women, and an advisory council, which included members of the Territorial Army (TA), a section of the Women's Transport Service (FANY) and the Women's Legion, was set up. The council decided that the ATS would be attached to the Territorial Army, and the women serving would receive two thirds the pay of male soldiers.

All women in the army joined the ATS except for nurses, who joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS), medical and dental officers, who were commissioned directly into the Army and held army ranks, and those remaining in the FANY, known as Free FANYs.

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[R005t3r]

ATS - could well be ..........................

The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS; often pronounced as an acronym) was the women's branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 9 September 1938, initially as a women's voluntary service, and existed until 1 February 1949, when it was merged into the Women's Royal Arm.

By Jove man, I think you've got it! As you can see from the insignia, it is 'A T.S' It makes sense that it was taken into stores on May of 1925 and issued to the 'AT.S' in 1944. Furthermore the allusion to the stock length being fit for a woman, makes perfect sense in that case. Perhaps it was wielded by Elizabeth (kidding). I do miss her.

[Alan de Enfield]

Perhaps it was wielded by Elizabeth (kidding). I do miss her.

Assuming you mean Elizabeth (QE II) even as Princess Elizabeth she was a shooter of Lee Enfields .....................

[R005t3r]

Assuming you mean Elizabeth (QE II) even as Princess Elizabeth she was a shooter of Lee Enfields .....................

Yes, Koenigin Elizabeth Alexandra Maria von Saxe-Coburg und Gotha. So hot. I feel dirty