Leitz Xenon 1:1.5/5 cm Militaer / Leitz Xenon 5 cm f/1.5 Military

Unusual Xenon variant with heavy, nickel finished front ring. Delivered to the Military in Berlin on 26th of June 1943 with shipment number 2003. One of maximal 12 lenses in this version. With shipment 2003 just 7 pieces were delivered. The details of the military use are still unknown. Nice condition. The originally coated optics show a haze corresponding to the age. Included: 7 special original filters in nickel finished mount (6 color filters and one DUTO screen). Literature: James L. Lager "Leica Illustrated History", Vol. II (lenses), p. 43 (there lens No. 491276).