17th Nov, 2022 12:00
Fine Photographica
A Leica III 'H.M. Govt.' Rangefinder Camera
1938, chrome, serial no. 268494, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, 1937, chrome, serial no. 361041, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some light internal haze
Note: In the early years of WW2, a campaign via posters and press adverts was launched asking for cameras to be donated/later impounded. It is thought that initially the H.M/ Govt/ and WD stamps were used until and later replaced by more specific names or symbols, as to which service the camera was allocated; RAF or Royal Navy.
Sold for £5,250
Result plus buyers premium
1938, chrome, serial no. 268494, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, 1937, chrome, serial no. 361041, body, F-G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some light internal haze
Note: In the early years of WW2, a campaign via posters and press adverts was launched asking for cameras to be donated/later impounded. It is thought that initially the H.M/ Govt/ and WD stamps were used until and later replaced by more specific names or symbols, as to which service the camera was allocated; RAF or Royal Navy.
Auction: Fine Photographica, 17th Nov, 2022
