Description:

LEITZ (Germany): Leica screw mount camera Leica IIIc with military markings. A 1940 Leica IIIc SN 361739 with Elmar 5cm f3.5 lens, the shutter with soft release. The camera markings are those associated with the German airforce - "Fl. No 38079" on top and "Luftwaffen - Eigentum" on the rear of the top plate. No other relevant markings are seen on body or lens. The vulcanite is in excellent condition and may have been replaced at some time. Note the unusual "w" and "u" in the inscribed script, each matching that seen in similar cameras sold previously at auction (see e.g. WestLicht lot 59 - May 2007 and lot 30 - November 2007) and identified as authentic military Leicas.