Leitz Xenon 5cm f/1.5 Kriegsmarine
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Extremely rare military version of the Xenon lens, delivered on November 15th 1940 to Wilhelmshaven. The shipment 19304 contained five Leica IIIc cameras (Nos. 365901–365905), each with Xenon lens. The engravings "M" in front of the number 249 and the Imperial Eagle with Swastika have been defaced.
The optics with haze and slight cleaning marks on the front element.
Literature: James L. Lager, "Leica, an illustrated History", Vol. I (cameras), p. 93ff.
| Serial Number | 491333 |
|---|---|
| Condition | B/C |
| Year | 1940 |
| Purchase Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Price | 1868,96 |
| Currency | EUR |
| Bought where? | (?) |
| Collection Owner | BAYLIGHT |
| Invoice | RE000818 |
| Sold | No |