LEICA IIIc AND LEICA IIIcK

The early variant of Leica IIIc was often referred to as the "stepper", “pedestal IIIc“⁶⁰, “15er“⁶⁰ or “fünfzehner,“ which meant “number 15“ in German, derived from the last two digits of its official model number (42215)³⁶⁰. The later variant of Leica IIIc did not feature "step" under the rewind lever (often called the A/R switch) and had model number 42216⁵⁹⁵.

The Leica IIIc was introduced in September 1939³⁶⁴ and produced from 1940, during the wartime, until 1951³⁶⁰. While the external controls of the Leica IIIc were quite similar to those of the Leica IIIb, significant structural and technical improvements were made internally³⁶⁴.

Prototypes

The First Injection-molded (Diecast) Camera

In his “Geburtstage der Leitz-Foto-Konstruktionen ab 1927“ book, Wilhelm Albert dated “birthday“ of the first injection-molded camera (Leica IIIc) (“Erste Spritzgußkamera (Modell IIIc)“) as May 11, 1933, and noted himself as designer⁵⁷³. He dated the completion of the project as September 18, 1934 and described the device as “First injection-molded camera (Model IIIC) with 2 cassettes, rewind crank, removable back, film pressure lever, common exposure meter and viewfinder (twin viewfinder), forced release with film advance, lens guide with rear aperture reading, dustproof helical screw and non-reflective insert box aperture“ (“Erste Spritzgußkamera (Modell IIIc) mit 2 Kassetten, Rückspulkurbel, abnehmbarer Rückwand, Filmandruckhebel, gemeinsamem E.-Messer und Suchereinblick (Zwillingseinblick), zwangsläufiger Auslösung mit Filmvorschub, Objektivgeradführung mit rückwärtiger Blendenablesung, staubdichter Schnecke und reflexloser Einsetzkastenblende)“⁵⁷³.

In 1985, this camera was described and illustrated on pages 30 and 31 of the "10 Jahre Leica HISTORICA: Beiträge zur Geschichte der LEICA" book⁵⁹⁵. There, the device was described as a completely new type of Leica, designed in 1933/1934 and produced in 1934, that had its body designed using die-casting for the first time⁵⁹⁵. Hinged back, a combined viewfinder and rangefinder, two film cassettes, an automatically lifting film pressure plate controlled by film transport, a film rewind crank, a motor connection, and a top cover made from a single piece were listed among new features of this device⁵⁹⁵.

The author of this website believed that this prototype was the exact one that was sold for 450000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12, 2024⁴²³. The lot was described as “While Oskar Barnack was still alive, the first ideas for a completely new design of the Leica camera, with a die-cast shutter crate, were being considered. Leitz designer Wilhelm Albert recorded in his diary that work on this new type of camera began in May 1933. The first sample was completed in September 1934. This camera offered here is considered to be the UR-model of all later Leica cameras of this type - both the Leica IIIc introduced 1939 and its successor models, as well as the Leica IV completed in 1936. Extremely striking features of this camera are that it is the first one to have a rear door that opens upwards, as well as a fold-out rewind crank - details that were not introduced commercially until the Leica M3 (1954) and M4 (1967). The camera differs significantly from the later, well-known Leica IIIc prototypes No. 290000 and 335006, particularly the design of the continuous, deep-drawn top plate, which was also first executed on this experimental camera. Also noteworthy is the way the film is transported from cassette to cassette. This camera was in the Leitz (later Leica) factory museum's inventory until 2003 and has been widely published in secondary literature. Leitz Wetzlar Museum inventory number M202. The corresponding inventory sticker is still there. This camera is probably unique. Historically significant! Provenance: Factory Museum collection; Surat Osathanugrah collection (acquired 2003); Antonio Maresca collection. Literature: Wilhelm Albert, “Birthdays of the Leitz Photo Constructions from 1927”, p. 16; James L. Lager, „Leica, an illustrated History“, Vol. I (cameras), p. 114; Lars Netopil, „Prototype Leica“, p. 224ff. (exactly this camera is illustrated).“⁴²³.

Prototype Leica IIIc Number 290000

Leica IIIc prototype, the camera number 290000 dated 1934 was sold for 45600 Euros including buyer's premium at the “100 years of Leica Camera“ WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2014³⁹⁹. The lot was described as “A completely new design was the Leica IIIc with diecast shutter crate – a technical detail which is still to be found in the present analog models of the Leica M-system. First trials for such a camera date back to 1933. The earliest known completely finished Leica IIIc prototype camera carries the serial number 335006. The camera here with number 290000 was discovered only recently, which can be considered a sensational find. Technically, it is identical with no. 335006 to a great extent – concerning the shutter-crate and -mechanism. Also in design of the topplate with the typical round-shaped step under the rewind – a detail which was changed with the first serial camera of a IIIc. Moreover, the camera shows a number of other differences, such as slow-speed aluminun dial without engravings, as well as topplate without engravings for “R/A“ and diopter control. A historically important piece and most probably the earliest complete Leica IIIc prototype camera...“³⁹⁹.

Prototype Leica IIIc Number 335006

Leica IIIc prototype, the camera number 335006, dated 1934, was sold for 320000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “The Leica IIIc, introduced in 1939, was the first Leica model using a construction of a die-cast shutter crate. This substantial change in Leica design was retained in all later Leica screw- and M-mount models. The first experimental designs of a die-cast shutter crate date back to the year of 1933. The camera offered here is an early, fully executed prototype of the Leica IIIc, whose completion was dated by Barnack collaborator Wilhelm Albert on October 31st 1934. One particularly interesting detail on this camera is the opening swing-up backdoor – not commercially introduced before 1954 with the Leica M3. This camera was in the inventory of the Leitz (later Leica) Factory Museum until 2003 and was often published in the secondary literature. Leitz Wetzlar Museum inventory number M240. The corresponding inventory sticker is still present. This camera is probably unique. With Elmar 5 cm f/3.5 No. 292420... Provenance: Factory Museum collection; Surat Osathanugrah collection (acquired 2003); Antonio Maresca collection.“⁴²⁴.

Prototype Leica IIIc Number 359262

Leica IIIc prototype, the camera number 359262, was sold for 4080 Euros including buyer's premium at the 20th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 12, 2011⁴⁰⁴. The lot was described as “prototype post-war IIIc with brass top and base-plate without engravings, sharkskin covering, internal serial number 359262, the serial numbers 358651-360000 are not allocated in the Leitz records, body and housing with several cut-outs - ex collection Paul-Henry Hasbroeck“⁴⁰⁴.

Finishes

The Leica IIIc cameras are found in 3 finishes: chrome, grey-blue (grey) and black.

Grey

Between 1942 and 1944, Germany experienced a shortage of chrome³⁶⁰. As a result, the Leica IIIc cameras were produced with a grey-blue enamel finish and chrome fittings³⁶⁰. The shutter release guard was typically made of alloy³⁶⁰. It’s important to note that not all IIIc cameras from this period were finished in grey-blue enamel³⁶⁰. Willy Hahn estimated that there were 3415 grey cameras produced, with serial numbers ranging from 387201 (in 1942) to 391699 (in 1944)³⁶⁰.

It is known that some grey Leica cameras were refinished in chrome after the war, either by members of the Allied forces who acquired them or by various dealers³⁶⁰. A smaller number were restored to their original appearance by collectors³⁶⁰. Genuine chromed Leica IIIc cameras from the 1942-1944 period appear to have a brighter finish than the standard model, and rare chromed IIIcK cameras from 1942 exhibit this characteristic as well³⁶⁰.

Black

There are known variants of Leica IIIc in black finish with “Leitz-Eigentum“ engravings³⁶⁰.

A variant of the Leica IIIcK with a black finish is known to exist, but only one example (serial number 390426K) has been recorded to date³⁶⁰. This camera was illustrated on the page 83 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰.

Code Names

LOOZS - pre-war Leica IIIc, body only⁵³⁴.

LOOQA - pre-war Leica IIIc with 5 cm, f/2 Summitar⁵³⁴.

LOOGI - pre-war Leica IIIc with 5 cm, f/3.5 Elmar⁵³⁴.

LOOSB - pre-war Leica IIIc with 5 cm, f/1.5 Xenon⁵³⁴.

LOOHW - post-war Leica IIIc, body only⁵³⁴.

LOOKX - post-war Leica IIIc with coated 5 cm, f/2 Summitar⁵³⁴.

LOOPN - post-war Leica IIIc with coated 5 cm, f/3.5 Elmar⁵³⁴.

LOOIT - post-war Leica IIIc with 5 cm, f/1.5 Summarit⁵³⁴.

Technical Specifications

Base of the Camera

Leica IIIc was 2.8 mm longer than all earlier cameras (specifically, 3mm longer than Leica IIIb³⁶⁰), which made it incompatible with the SCNOO Rapid Winder, necessitating a redesigned rapid winding attachment³³ with longer motor and longer basis³⁶⁰. Thus, IIIc could be equipped with either LEICAVIT-C baseplate winder, which features a folding trigger similar to that found on the later popular MP model, or the clockwork motor drive known as MOOLY-C³⁴⁷.

Shutter

Leica IIIc has a more efficient shutter than it's predecessors¹⁸⁹. Leitz designed a highly effective drum brake which included adjustable internal shoes¹⁸⁹ that smoothly stops the leading curtain at the end of its travel³⁴⁷. This brake enhances handholding stability, especially at the newly introduced intermediate shutter speeds of 1/20th, 1/15th, and 1/10th on the click-stopped front dial³⁴⁷. These shutter speeds are particularly useful in slightly poor lighting conditions, as earlier camera models had a gap between the speeds of 1/20th and 1/8th³⁴⁷. Also, as a result of these improvements, the slowest shutter speed on the new mechanism became 1/30 seconds, compared to the previous 1/20 seconds¹⁸⁹. To sum it up, top shutter speed dial had speeds ranging from 1/1000 to 1/30 second and Z (Bulb), while the slow shutter speed dial had speeds ranging from 1/30 to 1 second and Time³⁵⁸.

In the Leica IIIc model, the old slow-speed escapement's ratchet pallet was automatically disengaged, allowing the wheels to run freely, which enabled quieter shutter speeds down to 1/10 seconds¹⁸⁹. The ratchet pallet then engaged again for speeds of 1/4 seconds and slower¹⁸⁹. If you hold a Leica IIIc or Leica IIIf to your ear, you can hear the difference between the ratcheted 1/4 second and the unratcheted 1/10 second¹⁸⁹. The 1/10 second speed could be divided into 1/2, 1/15, and 1/10 by varying the input, while the slower speeds of 1/4, 1/2, and full second with the ratchet engaged retained their operational function¹⁸⁹. As a result, the shutter was quieter and operated more smoothly, with no separate actions necessary to switch it into slow mode¹⁸⁹. Photographers could reliably handheld wide-angle shots at a full 1/10 seconds, and many also utilized this slower speed with 50mm lenses¹⁸⁹. Interestingly, the heavier the lens, the steadier the camera became¹⁸⁹. Consequently, Leica photographers effectively gained a full stop of speed when handheld at 1/10 seconds in low light, compared to the previous limitation of 1/20 seconds¹⁸⁹. This was particularly useful when the fastest black-and-white film of the time had an ISO rating of less than 80¹⁸⁹.

In 1941, some cameras were experimentally fitted with new roller drivers to improve shutter operation³⁶⁴. The tests were successful, and from serial number 368801 onwards, all shutters received the new roller driver³⁶⁴.

Early wartime Leica IIIc cameras had click-stops but lacked a lock, allowing the dial to be easily nudged in either direction from the 1/20 mark¹⁸⁹. However, later wartime models included a lock feature to prevent this problem¹⁸⁹.

Ball Bearings

Leica IIIc was the first Leica to make use of multiple ball bearing races¹⁸⁹ in the shutter¹⁰⁰. Some experts believe that late wartime Leica IIIc cameras with serial numbers starting from 388926 have ball bearing shutters, while others argue that this feature began to be utilized number 392000²³⁰. The postwar Leica IIIc and Leica IIIf Black Dial cameras featured only the upper kugellager, while the Leica IIIf Red Dial cameras and subsequent Leica IIIg series incorporated both sets of ball bearings²³⁰.

Shutter Blinds

The first 1576 cameras, with serial numbers ranging from 360175 to 362400, were produced up until October 1939 and featured black shutter blinds made in Germany³⁶⁰. Starting from serial number 362401, Leitz began using an existing supply of Kodak shutter-blind material, which was dyed red on one side³⁶⁰. This cloth had previously been used experimentally in the Leica III Model F and Leica IIIa Model G during tests for heat resistance conducted in 1937³⁶⁰.

By July 1941, the supply of the rubberized³⁶⁴ Kodak blind material was exhausted, and a new black material, made from German parachute cloth (supplied by Elbe-Werken³⁶⁴), was used in all Leica IIIc cameras starting from serial number 379226³⁶⁰. Today, Leica IIIc cameras with red blinds are rare, which is surprising given that nearly fourteen thousand cameras—about half of the wartime production—were fitted with them, even allowing for almost forty years of use³⁶⁰.

Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button had a revolving dot indicating the correct direction to wind the shutter mechanism³⁶⁰. Later models had a wider non-removable release guard⁵⁷. The collar around the release button remained in place when using a cable release¹⁸⁹. This improvement was implemented during wartime before 1946¹⁸⁹.

In 1940, starting number 363801, the classic non-return coil spring on the winding shaft was replaced by a pawl and ratchet, a device reminiscent of Barnack's “Null-Serie“ cameras, but with quieter operation³⁶⁰. Camera number 374501, produced in 1941, was the first to feature a double-threaded collar around the shutter release button, allowing a cable release to be attached without removing the standard protective collar³⁶⁰.

At the end of 1941, around serial number 380000, the baseplate indentation and catch reverted to the classic round design³⁶⁰. Most importantly, this period marked the introduction of the first Leica IIIcK³⁶⁰ cameras in 1942³⁶⁴.

Shutter Speed Lever

A slow-speed lock was added at 1/30 seconds during wartime before 1946 to prevent accidental engagement of slower speeds if the dial was inadvertently nudged¹⁸⁹. The top shutter dial was also improved and now could be turned in either direction through the B setting, allowing for quick adjustments to any speed without hitting a stop¹⁸⁹.

Some later Leica IIIc featured self-timer⁵⁷.

Leica IIIc has a tiny worm-gear adjustment for the shutter curtain tension springs, which allows for an infinite range of easily adjustable settings¹⁸⁹.

Exposure Counter

The Leica IIIc boasted an improved exposure counter that was easier to set yet more resistant to being unset during rapid winding¹⁸⁹.

Die-cast Frame

Until the introduction of the Leica IIIc, Leica cameras were constructed using thin brass plate stampings, with each part painstakingly hand-assembled and secured with tiny screws¹⁸⁹. The lens-to-film distance was individually shimmed and adjusted for each camera, as minor variations in production led to differences between units¹⁸⁹. It became evident that the front of these older cameras could bend under the demands of new photojournalism, particularly when using heavier lenses, indicating that the camera's structural integrity was insufficient¹⁸⁹. The Leica IIIc (and Leica IIId) were the first two Leicas to use a precision machined¹⁸⁸ die-cast and machined aluminum alloy shutter crate along with a heavy machined alloy front plate to prevent bending¹⁸⁹ rather than stamped brass¹⁰⁰. This improvement greatly enhanced the camera’s performance, benefiting users significantly¹⁸⁸. Also, the die-cast frame replaced the assembly of numerous small parts, making production more economical¹⁸⁸. The entire assembly was machined with precision, which minimized the need for shimming under the lens flange¹⁸⁹. The more weatherproof³⁴⁷ single-piece top cover provided better sealing against dirt and moisture¹⁸⁹.

Sharkskin Covering

Many Leica enthusiasts and collectors have observed that cameras in a specific serial number range of postwar Leica IIIc models feature a noticeably different body covering compared to all the other vulcanite coverings used by Leitz up to that time¹⁷¹. As it turns out, in 1948, Leica IIIc cameras (along with the Leica Ic and Leica IIc models) were produced with a rougher “sharkskin“ body covering that improved grip³⁶⁰. This finish began number approximately 430000 and continued until late 1949, with the highest recorded serial number being 501476³⁶⁰. The body covering of the last Leica IIIc cameras resembled the pattern that was later used for the Leica IIIf³⁶⁰. Interestingly, many of the “sharkskin“ Leicas seem to have a poor chrome finish³⁶⁰.

This material has a grain that seems to be oriented vertically and feels somewhat rough to the touch¹⁷¹. The reason for switching to the sharkskin cover is unclear, but it has been suggested that it was intended to enhance the user's grip on the camera¹⁸⁸. While the grip improvement offered by the sharkskin covering is minimal, the “feel“ of the camera is noticeably different compared to the earlier coverings¹⁸⁸. An alternative consideration might be the quest for a material that is more durable than the pebble grain material¹⁸⁸. If this was indeed the case, the search was successful, as the sharkskin covers have demonstrated remarkable durability¹⁸⁸. Typically, these covers are found in excellent condition, showing minimal signs of wear, even on heavily used cameras¹⁸⁸.

Body Shell Screws

Postwar Leica IIIc also featured the reduction of the body shell screws from five to four¹⁸⁸. This marked the beginning of the end for chrome body shell screws on screw-mount cameras¹⁸⁸.

Viewfinder

The Leica IIIc model utilized the viewfinder system featuring closely positioned eyepieces¹⁸⁹. This design allowed for a longer viewing path due to the prism system, which improved edge sharpness in the viewfinder and provided a clearer idea of the frame's content¹⁸⁹. The close-set eyepieces enabled a 1.5x magnification in the rangefinder, ensuring accuracy when using fast and long lenses, while also minimizing parallax between the eyepieces during quick shooting¹⁸⁹. The centerlines of the lens and the viewfinder were only slightly more than an inch apart³⁴⁷, leading to a maximum error of just about an inch at the closest focusing distance of one meter¹⁸⁹. As a result, the Leica camera was especially easy to focus when using longer lenses such as 85mm, 95mm, and 135mm¹⁸⁹. The Leica IIIc featured diopter adjustment lever for the rangefinder eyepiece located at the base of the rewind knob³⁴⁷.

Flash

Adam Wagner and his design team took on the task of equipping the pre-war Leica Ic, IIc, and IIIc cameras with flash synchronization and further developing them in 1947³⁶⁴. If flash photography was desired, the Leica IIIc could be synchronized for flashbulbs using various attachments connected to the speed dial, or by employing the Leitz New York synchronizing baseplate SELIS (model VIIIa) after 1947³⁴⁷. The SELIS was capable of handling a wide range of flashbulbs at all shutter speeds, including a 30th of a second, which was suitable for the new strobe lights that were just beginning to emerge at that time³⁴⁷.

An article from 1951 suggested that Leica IIIc cameras with serial numbers above 400000 could be sent to the factory for the installation of flash synchronization and that post-conversion, such cameras would be identical to Leica IIIf cameras⁴⁴⁷. The same article notified the readers that Leica IIIc, Leica IIc and Leica Ic cameras with serial numbers below 400000 could have been fitted with flash synchronization at a later date⁴⁴⁷. An article published in January/February of 1952 notified the readers of Leitz announcement that Leica IIIc, Leica IIc and Leica Ic cameras with serial numbers below 400000 could now be fitted with flash synchronization, and converted to Leica IIIf⁴⁴⁹.

Variations

One author has confirmed at least five types of postwar Leica IIIc bodies¹⁸⁸. These types were identified by assigning the appropriate variation number from the list provided to each camera examined¹⁸⁸. This list does not claim to include all possible types; it is entirely possible that more than five types exist based on these variations¹⁸⁸. In fact, there are strong indications that an unconfirmed sixth type may also exist¹⁸⁸:

Type 1 had:

No “Germany” engraved on the top plate¹⁸⁸
thin accessory shoe with a thin spacer¹⁸⁸
pebble gram body shell cover¹⁸⁸
five body shell screws¹⁸⁸

Type 2 had:

“Germany” engraved on the top plate¹⁸⁸
thin accessory shoe with a thin spacer¹⁸⁸
pebble grain body shell cover¹⁸⁸
five body shell screws¹⁸⁸

Type 3 had:

Germany engraved on the top plate¹⁸⁸
thick accessory shoe with no spacer¹⁸⁸
pebble grain body shell cover¹⁸⁸
five body shell screws¹⁸⁸

Type 4 had:

Germany engraved on the top plate¹⁸⁸
thick accessory shoe with no spacer¹⁸⁸
sharkskin grain body shell cover¹⁸⁸
five body shell screws¹⁸⁸

Type 5 had:

Germany engraved on the top plate¹⁸⁸
thick accessory shoe with no spacer¹⁸⁸
sharkskin grain body shell cover¹⁸⁸
four body shell screws¹⁸⁸

Evolution

The following serial numbers mark milestones in the evolution of Leica IIIc cameras⁶⁰:

Camera number 362401 - Red shutter blinds have been introduced⁶⁰.
Camera number 363801 - The check pawl on the winding shaft replaces the check spring⁶⁰.
Camera number 374501 - The shutter release guard has been changed to a non-removable type⁶⁰.
Camera number 379226 - Black shutter blinds have replaced the red blinds⁶⁰.
Camera number 380901 - Added a slow speed lock at 1/30 of a second setting to the slow shutter speed dial⁶⁰.
The postwar Leica IIIc cameras, starting from serial number 400001, do not feature the distinctive platform below the A-R lever found in earlier models³⁶⁰. They also lack a knob on the diopter adjustment lever and have the baseplate lock instructions engraved in both German and English³⁶⁰. While The post-war Leica IIIc is outwardly similar to the wartime model, is not mechanically interchangeable with it³⁶⁰. Instead, it shares compatibility with the later Leica IIIf series, starting from serial number 425001³⁶⁰.
From serial number 425001 (produced in 1948), most parts of the Leica IIIc became interchangeable with those of the Leica IIIf series³⁶⁰.
Around serial number 430000 (produced in 1948-1949), a stop pin was added next to the A of the A-R lever³⁶⁰.
Some Leica IIIc cameras produced between 1950 and 1951 are equipped with a Leica IIIf Black Dial type frame counter, which has its 'pips' located at the 17 and 37 positions, rather than the traditional 7 and 27³⁶⁰.
The last Leica IIIc cameras manufactured (up to serial number 525000 in 1951) were fitted with a key-type baseplate lock³⁶⁰.

The Leitz Eigentum Leica IIIc

A specific batch of serial numbers ranging from 517404 to 517436 was designated for a special model of the Leica IIIc, known as the Leitz Eigentum ('Leitz property') Leica IIIc³⁶⁰. Notably, there is a gap in the Hahne list between serial numbers 517400 (produced between 1948 and 1950) and 517526 (produced in 1956)³⁶⁰. Although this batch includes a total of thirty-two cameras, factory records indicate that only eleven were actually issued: 517404; 517408; 517411 to 517413; 517422; 517427 to 517430; and 517436³⁶⁰.

The Leitz Eigentum Leica IIIc features a black finish, with the engraving filled in white paint³⁶⁰. Some examples are equipped with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens marked 'Leitz Eigentum'³⁶⁰.These cameras were lent to select clients and institutions as temporary replacements for cameras undergoing repairs³⁶⁰.

The Leitz Eigentum Leica IIIc features a non-raised platform design, a Leica IIIf Black Dial synchronization plate, a PC flash socket, and does not include a delayed action mechanism (self-timer)³⁶⁰. Considering these mechanical updates, along with the nearby batches of serial numbers, it is reasonable to date this camera to approximately 1950-1952, aligning with the production period of the IIIf Black Dial model³⁶⁰.

Some known examples are:

Camera number Betriebsk № 030 in black paint finish, with 5cm f/3.5 prototype lens with experimental aperture control, was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Museum Leica" book in 2018⁵⁹⁶.
Camera number 392764* in chrome finish, dated 1944/1949 is engraved with 'Leitz-Eigentum' and 'Blitz' with an arrows (the arrow points to the f-synchronization), special 'flash' speed dial, sharkskin leather covering. The camera was sold for 13200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰.
Camera number 429551 in chrome finish, dated 1949, is engraved with 'Leitz-Eigentum'⁴⁰⁰. The camera is a Leica IIIc converted to Leica IIIf⁴⁰⁰. The camera was sold for 2040 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰.
Camera number 439980 in black paint finish, dated 1950, is engraved with 'Leitz-Eigentum'⁴⁰⁰. The camera was sold for 3120 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰. According to the lot description, it was synchronized and restored by Leitz in early 1950s and comes with sharkskin covering⁴⁰⁰. It was later offered at Ostlicht Auctions on June 5, 2024.
Camera number 509242 in black paint finish, dated 1950 was sold for 1440 Euros including buyer's premium at the 11th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 26, 2007⁴¹³. The lot was described as “interesting black paint post-war IIIc, engraved Leitz-Eigentum on rear of top plate, synchronised by Leitz in early 50th, same serial number engraved inside the camera“⁴¹³.
Camera number 517404 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517406 in chrome finish was featured in Instagram video of Ludwig Günter Groebe (@luxus.leica) on March 10, 2026 (author's note).
Camera number 517408 was illustrated on the page 92 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰. It was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517411 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517412 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517413 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517422 dated 1951 was sold for 24000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 47th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 22, 2025⁵³³. The lot was described as “Very rare, original Leica IIIc 'Leitz Eigentum' (property of Leitz) in black paint finish. This special batch of Leica cameras (517401–517525) is noted in the Leica Control Book with the annotation: “Kameras mit Leitz-Eigentum graviert u. schwarz lackiert” (cameras with Leitz Eigentum engraving and black painted). As with most of these cameras, the offered example had its original engraving defaced at the factory and was later upgraded to IIIf specifications. It is in excellent condition and comes with a special Elmar 3.5/5cm no.747169, without the usual engraved front ring. The delivery record for this lens is blank, suggesting that it was also intended for factory-internal use.“⁵³³. It was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517424 featured “Leitz-Eigentum“ engraving and was reported lost or stolen in May/June of 1951⁴⁴⁶.
Camera number 517425 in black paint finish (converted to Leica IIIf) was illustrated on page 75 of the "10 Jahre Leica HISTORICA: Beiträge zur Geschichte der LEICA" book in 1985⁵⁹⁵.
Camera number 517426 in black paint finish, dated 1950, was sold for 8400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 17th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 29, 2010⁴⁰⁷. The lot was described as “Leica IIIc black paint, engraved “Leitz-Eigentum” in rear of top plate, very rare original camera from a small batch from serial nos. 517396 to 517525, ex Leica museum“⁴⁰⁷.
Camera number 517427 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517428 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517429 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517430 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517431 in black paint finish was offered, but remained unsold at the 31st WestLicht Camera Auction on June 10, 2017³⁹². According to the lot description, only 85 of these black Leica IIIc cameras were produced, and most of them have “Leitz-Eigentum“ engraving defaced³⁹².
Camera number 517432, dated 1950, in black paint finish and engraved “Leitz-Eigentum“, was illustrated on page 65 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The same camera was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Museum Leica" book in 2018⁵⁹⁶.
Camera number 517433 in black paint finish was sold for 10200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2024³⁷⁸. The lot included a 1990 letter from Prof. K.Weigel, Leica Historian and collector, stating that the camera was restored to its present condition by a Leica employee³⁷⁸.
Camera number 517434 in black paint finish (converted to Leica IIIf) was illustrated on page 75 of the "10 Jahre Leica HISTORICA: Beiträge zur Geschichte der LEICA" book in 1985⁵⁹⁵. It was sold for 5760 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “Leica IIIc black paint (fully restored and upgraded to IIIf, small dent above serial number), engraved 'Leitz-Eigentum' in rear of top plate, very rare original camera from a small batch from serial nos. 517396 to 517525, red scale Elmar 3.5/5cm no.1242620 (clean lenses, cap), black MOOLY-C no.5495 (restored)“⁴⁰³.
Camera number 517436 was one of the cameras designated as 'Leitz-Eigentum' camera in the factory records³⁶⁰.
Camera number 517448 in black paint finish, dated 1950, was sold for 18000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “A total of 130 examples of these black paint finish Leica IIIc were manufactured in the serial number range 517396 - 517525, which served as factory cameras. Original condition with still the first topplate and matching A36 Summaron 3,5 cm f/3.5 No. 777202, both “Leitz-Eigentum” engravings on the rear side of the topplate and the lens milled out, in the course of the sale to a factory employee. Typical conversion to “f”-type flash synchronization by means of a screwed-on plate with setting ring for the sync.-dials, as well as with self timer. Slight haze on the inner surface of the rear element. Included: Brown everready case (Leitz condenser logo stamped inside).“⁴²⁴.
Camera number 517450 in black paint finish was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.
Camera number 517451 in black paint finish was auctioned off on November 21, 2025 at the OstLicht Auctions.
Camera number 517453 in black paint finish, dated 1950, was sold for 26000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 11, 2025⁴²⁹. The lot was described as “...Original condition with still the first topplate, the engraving “Leitz-Eigentum” still present on the back of the topplate. Typical conversion to “f”-type flash synchronization by means of a screwed-on plate with setting ring for the sync.-dials, no self timer. With chrome Elmar 5 cm f/3.5 No. 769184 with engraving “Leitz-Eigentum."⁴²⁹.
Camera number 517457 in chrome finish was featured in Instagram video of Ludwig Günter Groebe (@luxus.leica) on March 10, 2026 (author's note).
Camera number 517466 in black paint finish, dated 1950, was sold for 22000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12, 2024⁴²³. The lot was described as “A total of 130 examples of these black paint finish Leica IIIc were manufactured in the serial number range 517396 - 517525, which served as factory cameras. Original condition with still the first topplate, the engraving “Leitz-Eigentum” still present on the back of the topplate. Typical conversion to “f”-type flash synchronization by means of a screwed-on plate with setting ring for the sync.-dials, no self timer. With chrome Elmar 5 cm f/3.5 No. 748657. The serial number of the camera noted in pencil in the bottomplate.“⁴²³.
Camera number 517470 in black paint finish was auctioned off on March 20, 2010 at the Auction Team Breker.
Camera number 517476 in chrome finish was featured in Instagram video of Ludwig Günter Groebe (@luxus.leica) on March 10, 2026 (author's note).
Camera number 517477 in black paint finish was expected to be auctioned off at the 8th Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 10, 2026⁵⁹⁷.
Camera number 517486 in black paint finish was sold for 5400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 33rd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2018³⁹⁰. This black Leica IIIc was described as “very rare black IIIc upgraded to IIIf, Leitz-Eigentum engraving defaced, only 85 of these black IIIc cameras were produced, black painted body cap engraved 'E.Leitz Wetzlar' in condenser logo“³⁹⁰. The camera comes from the Leica historian Bahman Bawendi's collection³⁹⁰. Before that, the camera was sold for 5400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 30th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 19, 2016³⁹³. Before that, the camera was offered but remained unsold at the 27th WestLicht Camera Auction on June 13, 2015³⁹⁶.
Camera number 517491 in chrome finish was featured in Instagram video of Ludwig Günter Groebe (@luxus.leica) on March 10, 2026 (author's note).
Camera number 517496 in black paint finish, dated 1951, was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹. Later, it was sold for 12000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “Another specimen of this rare, black painted Leica IIIc variant. Heavily used original condition with the original topplate, the engraving “Leitz-Eigentum” still present on the back of the topplate. Typical conversion to “f” type flash synchronization by means of a screwed-on plate with adjusting ring for setting the sync. dials, as well as with a self timer. Spool missing... Provenance: Allen Collection.“⁴²⁴.
Camera number 517505 in black paint finish, dated 1950, was offered but remained unsold at the 35th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2019³⁸⁸. The lot had the following description: “very rare original black IIIc upgraded to IIIf, only 85 of these black IIIc cameras were produced, only a few survived in original condition (many of these cameras have been offered for public sale, with 'Leitz-Eigentum' engraving defaced), in excellent condition, with red scale Elmar 3.5/5cm no.998639“³⁸⁸.
Camera number 517506 in black paint finish, dated 1951, was sold for 15000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 4th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 8, 2022⁴²⁵. The lot was described as “A total of 130 examples of these black paint finish Leica IIIc were manufactured in the serial number range 517396 - 517525, which served as factory cameras. Original condition with still the first topplate, engraving “Leitz-Eigentum” on the rear side of the topplate milled out, in the course of the sale to a factory employee. Typical conversion to “f”-type flash synchronization by means of a screwed-on plate with setting ring for the sync.-dials, as well as with self timer. With collapsible Summicron 5 cm f/2 Nr. 921652. The optics show cleaning marks on the front element and slight haze.“⁴²⁵.
Camera number 517520 in black paint finish, dated 1950, was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “post-war camera in good working order, all parts original, converted to IIIf, a rare black paint camera, base plate engraved open-auf close-zu, Summaron 3.5/3.5cm no.1060220 in Feet, cap“⁴⁰⁵.

Cameras with ”N-L“ or “S-T“ Engraving

Leica IIIc cameras can be found with the letters “N-L“ or “S-T“ engraved on the top cover, located between the “D.R.P.“ (Deutsches Reichspatent) and “Ernst Leitz“ engravings²⁹¹. The “S-T“ marking stands for “Spécialités Tiranty,“ indicating official importation by Tiranty, the Leitz agent for France²⁹¹. On the other hand, the “N-L“ marking represents “Netherlands“ (“Nederlande“), signifying official importation by Odin, the Leitz agent for the Netherlands²⁹¹. In a letter received from Odin in 1979, it was confirmed that the “N-L“ engraving was performed by Leitz in Wetzlar²⁹¹. It is highly likely that Leitz also engraved the “S-T“ marking²⁹¹.

Comparison to Other Models

There is some uncertainty regarding the nomenclature of the Leica IIIc and Leica IIId cameras³⁶⁰. The Leica IIId was released first, bearing the serial number 360002 in 1939, while the Leica IIIc followed closely at serial number 360175 in the same year³⁶⁰. Both models feature an internal die-cast structure and include provisions for a delayed-action mechanism; however, only the Leica IIId actually comes equipped with this feature³⁶⁰. It remains unclear whether the Leica IIIc was intended as a lower-priced option or if the delayed-action mechanism was deemed unreliable or unpopular³⁶⁰.

Gifts and Special Cameras

Leica IIIc number 350000 belonged to Dr. Wilhelm Schneider⁴⁸.

2 Leica IIIc cameras, both with numbered 375000, were once owned by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel¹⁵⁷. Leitz presented this camera to Rommel in 1943¹⁵⁷. Interestingly, when the first camera was lost en route to Africa, they presented him with a second camera bearing the same serial number¹⁵⁷. The camera was illustrated in the 1984 “Leica Manual Book“ (1st Edition) by Kikuo Urago (Towa Photo Forum Co Ltd.)⁵⁹⁸. There, K.Urago claimed that the camera came with a letter of gratitude addressed to the president of Leitz by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel⁵⁹⁸.

In 1946, Dr. Wilhelm Schneider was awarded a Leica IIIc number 400000 to replace his lost Leica IIIb, which had the serial number 350000⁴⁸.

Leica IIIc number 436088 is considered a “NASA Leica“⁵⁰¹. In 1950, Langley Research Center in Virginia acquired this camera for testing at NASA⁵⁰¹. The camera was reportedly “disposed of“ in 1980⁵⁰¹. The camera had NASA in-house number engraved on the chromium strip at the rear of the housing⁵⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 437844 was delivered directly to Dr. Elsie Kühn-Leitz on October 2, 1948³⁷⁷. The camera was sold for 18000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 46th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 27, 2025³⁷⁷. According to the auction catalog, the camera has special metal plaque on the back of the camera, engraved with the names of the Leitz family members: Ernst Leitz, Ernst Leitz II, Dr. Kurt Kühn, Dr. Elsie Kühn-Leitz (daughter of Ernst Leitz II), Knut Kühn-Leitz and Cornelia Kühn-Leitz³⁷⁷. Before that, the camera dated 1947 was sold for 10200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 8th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 27, 2005⁴¹⁶. The lot was described as “famous presentation Leica given by Dr. Ernst Leitz to the family von Rosen, on rear metal plate with signatures of: Ernst Leitz, Ernst Leitz jun., Dr. Elsie Kuehn-Leitz, Knut Kuehn-Leitz, Dr. Kuehn and Cornelia Kuehn (this camera is illustrated in Lager III page 312)“⁴¹⁶. Before that, the camera was offered but remained unsold at the 2nd-3rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2003⁴²¹. The lot was described as “presentation Leica given to the family von Rosen with metal plate with signatures of: Ernst Leitz, Ernst LeitzJun., Dr.Elsie Kühn-Leitz, Knut Kühn-Leitz, Dr.Kühn und Cornelia Kühn (see Lager III page 312)“⁴²¹.

Leica IIIc number 450000 was produced as a presentation camera¹⁸⁸ was presented to Richard Schirrmann, founder of German youth hostel system, in 1949²⁵⁸. The camera was sold for 11000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “This camera with vulcanite covering in “Sharkskin” structure is to be found on the official Leitz list of dedicated Leica cameras and was given to the German teacher Richard Schirrmann, who founded the German Youth Hostel Association. With Summitar 5 cm f/2 Nr. 685684. The optics with haze. Diaphragm control sticky. Included: Cap and everready case inside with name of the previous owner. Enclosed is a small piece of paper with a handwritten note “Meinem lieben Sohn Wolfram zueigen - Vater - Neujahr 1958 (To my dear son Wolfram - Father - New Year's Day 1958)”.“⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIc number 500000 was presented to Ernst Leitz II in 1950²⁴³.

Leica IIIc number 510611 dated 1950 was owned by Walker Evans³⁸¹. The camera was purchased by Evans in March of 1954 in New York City³⁸¹. Camera was sold for 18000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 42nd Leitz Photographica Auction on June 9 and 10, 2023³⁸¹.

Deliveries

In 1940, there were 7781 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 360085 through 368243³⁶⁴. In 1941, there were 13152 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 368201 through 381825³⁶⁴. In 1942, there were 6683 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 381826 through 388825³⁶⁴. In 1943, there were 1665 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 385401 through 391472³⁶⁴. In 1944, there were 444 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 385511 through 391699³⁶⁴. In 1945, there were 6612 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 390526 through 397607³⁶⁴. In 1946, there were 20001 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 400000 through 420000³⁶⁴. In 1948, there were 77401 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 420001 through 517400³⁶⁴. In 1950, there were 2475 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 517526 through 520000³⁶⁴. In 1951, there were 1000 Leica IIIc cameras delivered, with serial numbers from 524001 through 525000³⁶⁴.

It is known that Leica IIIc cameras were used by German army during World War II and remained available to the general public after the war¹⁷¹. Due to the circumstances, very few of these cameras were exported to countries that were enemies of Germany¹⁸⁸. As a result, most users were not familiar with this latest product from Wetzlar¹⁸⁸.

Jim Lager has suggested that this wartime secrecy may have contributed to the initial mislabeling of the Leica IIIc samples³³³. However, as the war progressed and the need for cash grew, the policy of restricting exports outside the Axis countries began to diminish³³³. Inspection of delivery ledgers preserved at Leica Solms indicates that the Leica IIIc and Leica IIId in the serial number range from 360001 through 390000 were shipped to at least thirty countries outside of Germany between 1940 and 1944²⁶². Jim Lager's preliminary research confirms the following delivery destinations for these cameras: Albania, Japan, Austria, Latvia, Belgium, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Manchukuo (Manchuria), Chile, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Gilbert Islands, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iran, the Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal (56 cameras³³³), Romania, Spain (24 cameras³³³), Sweden (149 cameras³³³), Switzerland (100+ cameras³³³), Turkey, and Yugoslavia²⁶². It's certain that many of these cameras were brought back by American military personnel returning home²⁶².

It's also known that at least 38 cameras that went to the Spanish Embassy in Berlin, with most of them delivered between April and July 1943³³³.

An investigation of delivery records at the Leitz Park Archive reveals information about shipments made to the Leitz Agency Schmidt for Shanghai, China, and Mukden, Manchukuo (Japanese-occupied Manchuria)³⁴⁴. During 1942 and 1943, World War II continued, and Germany and Japan maintained trade relations³⁴⁴. The records indicate shipments of the Leica IIIc with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar (LOOGI), 5cm f/2 Summitar (LOOQA), and 5cm f/1.5 Xenon (LOOSB) lenses³⁴⁴. It is reasonable to assume these shipments were transported by sea—either via surface vessels or submarines—in hopes of evading the Allied blockade³⁴⁴. The Leica cameras likely departed from German-occupied territory, almost certainly from French ports, rounded Africa, crossed the South Atlantic, and continued their perilous journey to Shanghai and Mukden³⁴⁴. The trip undoubtedly took months³⁴⁴. Hundreds of Leica IIIc cameras were dispatched, with serial numbers approximately from 384851 through 386715³⁴⁴. The principal shipment is dated June 24, 1942³⁴⁴. Cameras with serial numbers 384851-384867 (May 15, 1942) may display an asterisk, indicating a second delivery³⁴⁴. Additionally, it's known that forty Leica IIIc cameras with 5cm f/2 Summitar lenses, with serial numbers 385058-385076 and 385078-385098, were sent to Mukden on January 7, 1943³⁴⁴.

Closing Remarks

The Leica IIIc was produced until 1951, when it was replaced by the Leica IIIf¹⁷¹. The total production of Leica IIIc cameras was 137214³⁶⁴.

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Military

Leica IIIcKAlthough the year 1942 is commonly cited as the date for the introduction of the Leica IIIcK camera, production of two batches—totaling 60 ball-bearing Leica IIIc cameras—actually began in September 1941³⁶⁰. Another sources indicates that in 1942 Leitz produced 60 Leica IIIc cameras for the army³⁶⁴. These cameras (starting number 387101³⁶⁰) had ball bearings and were designed to withstand temperatures of -45°C³⁶⁴. Some of these cameras were delivered in advance and reportedly still fired at -50°C³⁶⁴. The ball-bearing (Kugellager) cameras typically had a capital letter “K“ engraved after the serial number, and a large white (or rarely red) “K“ was printed on the second shutter blind³⁶⁰.

Typically, K cameras are identified by a factory-engraved 'K' following the serial number and a stencilled 'K' on the first shutter blind, which becomes visible after the shutter is wound²³⁰. Only the Leica IIIc has the letter “K“ engraved on the top plate and/or stamped on the first shutter curtain⁵². Typically, the “K“ appears in both locations; however, there are instances where it is found only on the first shutter curtain⁵². Occasionally, a camera may have the “K“ only on the top cover without it being stamped on the first shutter curtain⁵². In such cases, it can be assumed that the original “K“-stamped curtain has been replaced⁵². There has been extensive discussion regarding these shutters, some of which can be confusing and occasionally contradictory²³⁰. This includes debates over whether the shutters are half-raced or fully raced, the presence of a “K“ or no “K“ marking, and which features of the Leica IIIcK were carried over into the post-war Leica IIIc and Leica IIIf cameras²³⁰.

Additional insights into the K cameras come from noted Leica repairman Don Goldberg, who mentions that some, but not all, of these bodies are equipped with ball bearings on the wind or rewind knob shafts—or both²³⁰. He noted, “I'm not sure how they functioned at 30 below, but at room temperature, winding and rewinding are noticeably rougher than with non-K cameras.“²³⁰ It is likely that the Leica IIIcK models were fully ball-raced to withstand extreme temperature stresses while still operating smoothly, as mentioned earlier²³⁰. The use of ball bearings in the shutter offers several advantages, including enhanced shutter accuracy under normal conditions, an extended shutter lifespan, and a reduced need for servicing²³⁰. However, it is uncertain whether there was ever an intention to ball race the shutters of other wartime Leica IIIc models²³⁰. At least some of the very late versions appear to have been single-raced²³⁰.

When the Leica IIIc was redesigned after the war, only the ball racing of the second blind was retained²³⁰. The reasons for this decision remain unclear: was it due to economic factors, the availability of precision bearings, or perhaps something related to shutter physics?²³⁰ Specifically, since the first blind experiences higher spring tension than the second blind, ball racing its bearings may have less impact during normal use compared to doing the same for the second blind²³⁰.

Officially, production of the Leica IIIcK cameras concluded in 1945, with the final serial number being approximately 392000³⁶⁰.

At approximately serial number 392000 (produced in 1945) a hybrid variant of the Leica IIIcK appeared, only partially equipped with ball-bearings³⁶⁰. These examples, known to the cognoscenti as 'half-race' cameras, set the pattern for later Leica IIIc and also the Leica IIIf cameras³⁶⁰. It is also possible that a few isolated cameras were produced afterward³⁶⁰. Two final serial numbers of the 'half-race' cameras appear in various Leitz records-namely 697607 and 697650³⁶⁰.

Estimates of the total number of Leica IIIcK cameras made range from a minimum of 2700 to a maximum of 5000³⁶⁰.

The letter “K“ also appeared after the serial number on some grey and chrome Leica motors for the Leica IIIc⁵². The first motor with this marking was delivered on May 29, 1942⁵². This date is noted in the assembly foreman's notebook, which was recorded eight months after the previously mentioned entries⁵². It is the first instance where the term “kaltefest“ (cold-proof) is actually used⁵².

1943 marked the last year when Leica IIIcK cameras were delivered, with only 17 cameras delivered that year³⁶⁴.

Variations of the Luftwaffen Leica IIIc cameras

Jim Lager's research as of mid-1980 has revealed various “versions“ of the Luftwaffen Leica IIIc cameras¹⁰⁴:

Chrome Leica IIIc with old style Luftwaffen-Eigentum engraving¹⁰⁴
Chrome Leica IIIc with new style Luftwaffen-Eigentum engraving¹⁰⁴
Chrome Leica IIIcK¹⁰⁴
Chrome Leica IIIc with Luftwaffen-Eigentum engraving on vulcanite¹⁰⁴
Grey Leica IIIc¹⁰⁴
Grey Leica IIIcK¹⁰⁴
Panoramic Cameras - During World War II, two variations of the Leica IIIc were utilized as panoramic cameras, identified as E1 and E2²⁸⁰. The E2 version was based on the grey Leica IIIcK and was engraved with W.H. or WH²⁸⁰.

Military Deliveries - During the World War II

Many grey Leica IIIc and Leica IIIcK cameras were supplied to the military purchasing office of the German forces in Berlin³⁶⁰. Military identification marks were engraved³⁶⁰ on some of these cameras. Almost every camera was first engraved with a contract number, often beginning with “FL.No38078“³⁶⁰ or “FL.No38079“. Following this, one of several identification marks was engraved, depending on which military branch the batch was designated for: Heer (Army), Artl (Artillery), M (Marine or Navy), Luftwaffen-Eigentum (Air Force Property), or W. Haven (referring to Wilhelmshaven, the naval base)³⁶⁰. Rechsadler and Hakenkreuz were also used as part of the markings³⁶⁰. These engravings typically appeared on the top plate, though they could sometimes be found stamped into the vulcanite body covering³⁶⁰.

Most of these cameras were intended for standard military formations³⁶⁰. However, there were occasions when units engaged in special operations required specially prepared cameras³⁶⁰. One example is a Leica IIIcK that was part of a small batch for a paratroop operation, which is notable for the lack of any special markings³⁶⁰. The author of the website is not aware of the serial number of this camera.

It is quite challenging to find service models of the Leica IIIc and Leica IIIcK that are in good condition³⁶⁰. Many specimens were sold off after the war, and new owners often obliterated the service markings³⁶⁰.

It was reported on October 22, 1941 that Wilhelm Albert developed a variant of Leica IIIa Model G camera with a special “sight“ marking (visier, German) inside the viewfinder³⁶⁴. These fiducial point markings will later appear inside the viewfinders of 30 special Leica IIIc cameras made for military order number 25857 ³⁶⁴on September 16, 1941²⁸⁰. These points divided the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced featured “notches“ that corresponded to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appeared in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Overall, there were 2662 Leica IIIc shipped to German military institutions between 1940 and 1944, broken down in the following way³⁶⁴:

904 Leica IIIc cameras in 1940, with serial numbers ranging from 361526 through 369184³⁶⁴. Of them:

216 chrome-plated Leica IIIc cameras with 5cm f/2 Summar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1940³⁶⁴.
75 chrome-plated Leica IIIc cameras with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1940³⁶⁴.
628 chrome-plated Leica IIIc cameras with various lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1940³⁶⁴.

1058 Leica IIIc cameras in 1941, with serial numbers ranging from 367601 through 382492³⁶⁴.Of them:

848 chrome-plated Leica IIIc cameras with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1941³⁶⁴.
179 chrome-plated Leica IIIc cameras with various lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1941³⁶⁴.

332 Leica IIIc cameras in 1942, with serial numbers ranging from 383576 through 389542³⁶⁴. Of them:

87 gray (feldgrau) Leica IIIc cameras with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1942³⁶⁴.
77 gray (feldgrau) Leica IIIc cameras with 5cm f/2 Summitar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1942³⁶⁴.
119 chrome-plated Leica IIIc cameras with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1942³⁶⁴.
46 chrome-plated Leica IIIc cameras with 5cm f/2 Summitar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1942³⁶⁴.
3 black Leica IIIc cameras with various lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1942³⁶⁴.

202 Leica IIIc cameras in 1943, with serial numbers ranging from 389201 through 391472³⁶⁴. Of them:

129 gray (feldgrau) Leica IIIc cameras with coated 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1943³⁶⁴.
17 gray (feldgrau) Leica IIIc cameras with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1943³⁶⁴.
97 gray (feldgrau) Leica IIIc cameras with coated 5cm f/2 Summitar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1943³⁶⁴.
45 gray (feldgrau) Leica IIIc cameras with various lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1943³⁶⁴.

166 Leica IIIc cameras in 1944, with serial numbers ranging from 385633 through 391500³⁶⁴. Of them:

24 gray (feldgrau) Leica IIIc cameras with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1944³⁶⁴.
100 gray (feldgrau) Leica IIIc cameras with coated 5cm f/2 Summitar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1944³⁶⁴.

Overall, there were 114 Leica IIIcK shipped to German military institutions between 1942 and 1944, in the following fashion³⁶⁴:

51 Leica IIIcK cameras in 1942, with serial numbers ranging from 387101 through 387404³⁶⁴. Of them, 50 chrome-plated Leica IIIcK cameras with 5cm f/2 Summitar lenses were delivered to Luftwaffe in 1942³⁶⁴.
54 Leica IIIcK cameras in 1943, with serial numbers ranging from 389076 through 391440³⁶⁴
9 Leica IIIcK cameras in 1944, with serial numbers ranging from 389981 through 391667³⁶⁴

Military Deliveries - After the World War II

In the three weeks following the German capitulation on May 7, 1945, at least 45 deliveries were recorded, with some destined for individual U.S. Army officers²⁶⁷. Among these deliveries were approximately 527 the grey-painted Leica IIIcK models²⁷². These cameras have specific code identifications²⁶⁷:

LOOGI (IIIc with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens (ELMAR)) code was used before June/July 1945²⁶⁷
LOOQA (IIIc with 50mm f/2 Summitar lens (SOORE)) codewas used before June/July 1945²⁶⁷
LOOPN (IIIc with 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens (ELMAR)) code was used after June/July 1945²⁶⁷
LOOKX (IIIc with 50mm f/2 Summitar lens (SOORE)) code was used after June/July 1945²⁶⁷

Selected known military and law enforcement Leica IIIc and IIIcK cameras

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 361025, dating year 1940 was sold for 4560 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...top plate stylized engraved 'FL.No38079' + 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' (leather covering replaced), ... camera delivered to Bln. Berlin on August 5th, 1940 (delivery number 9874)...“⁴⁰¹. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰².

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 361528 dating year 1940 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking in the following style: Heavy, bold letters on vulcanite^225,364. This camera was illustrated on page 97 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc (chrome) number 361674 was illustrated on page 87 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera was dated 1940, engraved with “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking, was fitted with a gray finished Astro-Berlin 30cm f/5 lens, special padded rest for face, and wooden handles⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera number 361710 dating year 1940 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking in the following style: Stylized font engraved on top cover²²⁵.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 361712 without “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and early “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁶⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 362111 features no military markings and was delivered to Luftwaffen in Berlin on May 16, 1940³⁷⁸. The camera features grey leather covering³⁷⁸. The camera was offered at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2024, but remained unsold³⁷⁸.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 362905 dated 1940 was sold for 3000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 2nd Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 10, 2020⁴²⁷. The lot was described as “Very rare version of the early Leica IIIc for the German Air Force, with a gray body cover. The engraving “Luftwaffen-Eigentum” on the back in the vulcanite - only very few IIIc models of the very first Luftwaffe shipments were prepared like this. Also with interesting engraving error “Fl.-No. 39078” (instead of 38079) on the top...with red shutter curtain. The delivery to the Air Force took place on August 5th 1940 with shipment 9283...“⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIc (chrome) camera number 363580 dated 1940 was illustrated on page 97 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking on this camera was cut out and replaced by a patch⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc (chrome) camera number 363696 dated 1940 was illustrated on page 92 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The photograph was credited to “Roman photo“⁵⁴⁰. This camera featured Reichsadler and “M“ insignia engraved on the top plate⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364034 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking (stylized type) next to the viewfinder³⁶⁴. The camera has red shutter curtains³⁶⁴. Delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on October 2, 1940³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 7800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 11th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 26, 2007⁴¹³. The lot was described as “...red shutter blind, ..(delivery number 19148, October 2nd, 1940 to Luftwaffe BLN...)“⁴¹³.

Leica IIIc camera number 364064 dating year 1940 had “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving in traditional style and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking in the stylized font²²⁵. It was illustrated on page 84 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364125 was sold for 600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 15th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2009⁴⁰⁹. The lot was described as “original military IIIc (engraved: Fl.No38079, Luftwaffen-Eigentum engraving defaced) with red shutter curtain, some vulcanite missing...delivered to Luftwaffe BLN with delivery number 19149 (3rd and 4th of October,1940 ...“⁴⁰⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364192 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder ³⁶⁴. Delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on October 3, 1940³⁶⁴ (delivery number 19149)³⁹⁷. The camera comes from the Leica historian Bahman Bawendi's collection³⁹⁷. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 26th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 22, 2014³⁹⁷.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364212 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁷⁹. The camera was delivered to Berlin on October 4, 1940³⁷⁹. The camera was sold for 1320 Euros including buyer's premium at the 44th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 10, 2024³⁷⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364229 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving was illustrated on page 173 of Shinichi Nakamura's “Everything About the Barnack-type Leica“ (1992) book.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364274 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder ³⁶⁴. Delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on October 8, 1940³⁶⁴. Camera has red shutter curtains³⁶⁴. The top and bottom plate of this camera have been re-chromed³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 1020 Euros including buyer's premium at the 17th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 29, 2010⁴⁰⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 364279 was sold for 3120 Euros including buyer's premium at the 20th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 12, 2011⁴⁰⁴. The lot was described as “...red shutter blind), top-plate engraved 'FL.No.38079' + 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum'..delivered on October 8th, 1940 to BLN Berlin, delivery number 19150“⁴⁰⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364307 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁶. It had red shutter curtain and was delivered to Luftwaffe Berlin on October 9, 1940 (delivery number 19150)³⁸⁶. The camera was sold for 4320 Euros including buyer's premium at the 37th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 21, 2020³⁸⁶.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364416 with defaced “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and defaced ”Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁹⁰. The camera had red shutter blinds and was delivered to Luftwaffe Berlin on October 15, 1940 (deliver number 19151)³⁹⁰. The camera was sold for 600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 33rd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2018³⁹⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 364640 dated 1940 was sold for 6600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 18th WestLicht Camera Auction on December 4, 2010⁴⁰⁶. The lot was described as “... with Luftwaffen-Eigentum on the vulcanite, engraved Fl.no.38079 on top plate, red shutter, ...(camera was delivered October 1st, 1940 to Luftwaffe Bln., delivery number 9780)...“⁴⁰⁶.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) dated 1940 number 365539 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁹¹ The camera was delivered to Luftwaffe Berlin on November 11, 1940 with shipment number 19478³⁹¹. The camera was sold for 2160 Euros including buyer's premium at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction on March 10, 2018³⁹¹. Before that, it was sold for 3372 Euros including buyer's premium at the 12th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 17, 2007⁴¹². The lot was described as “...delivered on November 11th, 1940 to Luftwaffe BLN. 19478...“⁴¹².

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365566 dated 1940 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder ³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “... delivered on November 11th, 1940 to Luftwaffe BLN (delivery number 19479)...“⁴⁰³.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365655 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁹⁴. It was delivered to Luftwaffe Berlin in November of 1940³⁹⁴. Red shutter curtains³⁹⁴. The camera was sold for 1920 Euros including buyer's premium at the 29th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 6, 2016³⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365659 dated 1940 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder ³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “... delivered on November 13th, 1940 to Luftwaffe BLN (delivery number 19483)...“⁴⁰³.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365660 was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴. This camera featured “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ in stylized font⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365664 with was illustrated on page 84 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. This camera, dated 1940, featured “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ in stylized font⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365705 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and defaced “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁶⁴. With red shutter curtains³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 6000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “...red shutter curtain...delivered to Luftwaffe BLN Berlin on November 18th,1940 (delivery number 19481)...“⁴⁰².

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365710 dated 1940 had its “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking covered with a custom made plate at some point in time⁵⁴⁰. The cover screws were at first “L“ and last “m“ of the marking⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 97 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365712 dated 1940 had its “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking covered with a custom made plate⁵⁴⁰. The cover was then removed and “Forrest“ (likely part of someone's name) was placed instead of the “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 97 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365722 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁷⁹. The camera was delivered to Berlin on November 18, 1940³⁷⁹. The camera was sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 44th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 10, 2024³⁷⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365724 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and defaced “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁸. The camera was delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on November 18, 1940³⁸⁸(delivery number 19481)³⁹⁰. The camera was sold for 600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 35th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2019³⁸⁸. Before that, the camera was offered but remained unsold at the 33rd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2018³⁹⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365726 without military markings³⁸⁰. The camera was delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin in 1940³⁸⁰. The camera was sold for 1680 Euros including buyer's premium at the 43rd Leitz Photographica Auction on November 25, 2023³⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 365729 dated 1940 had its “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking removed and the Fl. N38079 milled away completely⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 96 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera number 365740 dating year 1940 with “Fl. No. 38079“ (stylized font) engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking²²⁵.

Leica IIIc camera number 366378 dating year 1940 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking was sold for 1200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 31st WestLicht Camera Auction on June 10, 2017³⁹². The camera was delivered to Luftwaffe Berlin on December 2, 1940 as a part of delivery number 19218³⁹². .

Leica IIIc camera number 366384 dating year 1940 was sold for 3400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 4th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 8, 2022⁴²⁵. The lot was described as “...stylized Luftwaffen engravings and red shutter curtain. Repaired crack in vulcanite...delivered together to Luftwaffe Berlin on December 02nd 1940 with shipment number 19218...“⁴²⁵.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 366550 was illustrated on the page 88 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰ . This camera had a Reichsadler and “M“ engraved on its top plate³⁶⁰. It was described as “Leica IIIC engraved with the naval marking. (The holes by the rewind knob were intended for use on a bracket, so that the camera could be placed over the eyepiece of a periscope.)“³⁶⁰.

Leica IIIc number 366855 has chrome finish⁵³⁴. This camera was illustrated on page 36 of Dennis Laney's “Leica Collector’s Guide (2nd Edition)“ book⁵³⁴. The camera featured “M“ and Reichsadler engravings⁵³⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 366888 has the following engravings on the top plate: “Reichsadler“, “M“, “C.P.V.A.8“, and was delivered to the U-Boat Captain Prien of Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in Kiel on December 13, 1940³⁶⁴. It was illustrated on page 92 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera number 367325 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367326 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367327 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367328 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367329 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367330 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367331 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367332 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367333 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367334 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367335 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367336 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367337 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367338 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367339 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367340 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367341 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367342 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367343 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367344 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367345 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367346 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367347 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367348 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367349 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367350 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367351 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367352 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367353 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367354 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367355 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367356 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367357 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367358 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367359 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367360 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367361 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367362 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367363 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367364 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367365 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367366 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367367 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367368 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367369 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367370 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367371 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367372 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367373 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367374 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367375 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367376 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367377 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367378 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367379 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367380 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367381 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367382 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367383 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367384 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367385 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367386 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367387 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367388 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367389 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367390 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367391 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367392 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367393 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367394 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367395 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367396 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367397 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367398 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367399 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367400 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367401 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367402 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367403 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367404 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367405 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367406 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367407 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367408 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367409 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367410 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367411 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367412 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367413 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367414 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367415 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367416 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367417 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367418 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367419 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367420 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367421 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367422 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367423 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367424 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367425 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367426 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367427 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367428 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367429 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367430 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367431 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367432 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367433 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367434 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367435 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367436 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367437 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367438 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367439 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367440 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367441 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367442 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367443 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367444 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367445 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367446 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367447 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367448 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367449 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367450 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367451 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367452 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367453 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367454 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367455 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367456 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367457 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367458 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367459 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367460 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367461 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367462 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367463 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367464 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367465 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367466 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367467 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367468 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367469 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367470 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367471 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367472 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367473 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367474 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367475 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367476 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367477 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367478 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367479 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367480 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367481 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367482 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367483 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367484 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367485 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367486 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367487 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367488 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367489 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367490 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367491 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367492 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367493 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367494 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367495 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367496 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367497 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367498 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367499 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 367500 was delivered to the U.S. Army between May and November of 1945²⁶⁷.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 367880 was engraved “Re.850320“ (Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA) Berlin) above serial number³⁶⁴.

Leica IIIc (chrome) number 368094 was illustrated on page 88 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera was dated 1940-1941, engraved with “HEER EIGENTUM“ marking on the vulcanite on the rear of the camera⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 368951 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁶⁴. With red shutter curtains³⁶⁴. Delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on January 6, 1941³⁶⁴ with delivery number 19784³⁹⁸. It was illustrated on page 84 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera was sold for 1440 Euros including buyer's premium at the 25th WestLicht Camera Auction on March 22, 2014³⁹⁸.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369094 was manufactured in 1940 and delivered to Luftwaffe Berlin on January 6th, 1941 (delivery number 19784)³⁹⁴. The camera was sold for 7200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 29th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 6, 2016³⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369112 had “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder⁵⁷⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369272 was manufactured in 1941 and delivered to Luftwaffe³⁸⁵. The camera has “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁵. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 12, 2021³⁸⁵.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369287 was manufactured in 1941 and delivered to Luftwaffe³⁸¹. Camera has red shutter curtains, “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸¹. Camera was sold for 4560 Euros including buyer's premium at the 42nd Leitz Photographica Auction on June 9 and 10, 2023³⁸¹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369316 dated 1941 had its “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ completely removed⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 96 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369317 was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴. It had “Fl. Nr.38079“ engraved on its back⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369325 dated 1941 had its “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking removed⁵⁴⁰. The Fl. N38079 remained untouched⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 96 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369345 dated 1941 had its “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking defaced⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 96 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369373 has light gray leather trim³⁶⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369384 dated 1941 has light gray leather trim. The camera was sold for 1876 Euros including buyer's premium at the 6th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 6, 2004⁴¹⁸. The lot was described as “chrome camera engraved: Luftwaffen-Eigentum (an attempt has been made to make this engraving unreadable) + Fl. Nr.38079, ...red shutter...delivered: 13./14.01.41..Luftw. Bln. 19786)“⁴¹⁸.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369397 was sold for 1020 Euros including buyer's premium at the 11th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 26, 2007⁴¹³. The lot was described as “original Luftwaffen camera (military engravings defaced), red shutter blind... delivered to Luftwaffe Bln. on January 14th, 1941 (delivery number 19786)“⁴¹³.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369419 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁷⁸. The camera has partly repaired grey leather covering, red shutter blinds³⁷⁸. The camera was sold for 3840 Euros including buyer's premium at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2024³⁷⁸. Before that, the camera was offered but remained unsold at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “...delivered on January 16th, 1941 to BLN Berlin, delivery number 19787...“⁴⁰⁵.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369422 was illustrated on the page 89 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰ . This camera had a “Fl. No. 38079“ engraved on its top plate³⁶⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 369824 is dated 1941 and engraved “HEER“ under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate⁵³³. This camera was offered but remained unsold at the 47th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 22, 2025⁵³³. The lot was described as “Very rare original German military Leica, engraved on the top plate with 'Heer', in very good condition and working order, delivered to Berlin on 10.02.1941, together with a very uncommon, uncoated Elmar 4/9cm no.453675, also engraved with 'Heer', delivered to Berlin on 27.09.1938.“⁵³³.

Leica IIIc camera number 371155 dated 1940 in chrome finish had Hakenkreuz and M28 engraved on its top plate and was believed to be associated with the Kriegsmarine (German Navy)⁵⁶⁹. In 1995, the camera was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIc camera number 371281 was originally delivered as LOOQA on March 5, 1941, to BLN (Berlin), delivery number 19995 (source: author's note, written correspondence).

Leica IIIc camera number 371282 was originally delivered as LOOQA on March 5, 1941, to BLN (Berlin), delivery number 19995 (source: author's note, written correspondence).

Leica IIIc camera number 371283 was originally delivered as LOOQA on March 5, 1941, to BLN (Berlin), delivery number 19995 (source: author's note, written correspondence).

Leica IIIc camera number 371284 was originally delivered as LOOQA on March 5, 1941, to BLN (Berlin), delivery number 19995 (source: author's note, written correspondence).

Leica IIIc camera number 371285 dated 1941 features red shutter curtains and has “HEER“ engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate of the camera³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 3840 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “...'HEER' on top plate (synchronized)...red shutter curtain...“⁴⁰⁵. The camera was originally delivered as LOOQA on March 5, 1941, to BLN (Berlin), delivery number 19995 (source: author's note, written correspondence).

Leica IIIc camera number 371311 features chrome finish. “HEER“ was originally engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate of the camera, but later removed. The camera was originally delivered as LOOQA on March 5, 1941, to BLN (Berlin), delivery number 19995 (source: written correspondence).

Leica IIIc camera number 371375 is associated with the British Royal Navy⁴⁰⁴. The camera was sold for 4320 Euros including buyer's premium at the 20th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 12, 2011⁴⁰⁴. The lot was described as “very rare camera for the Royal Navy, original engraved 'PATT 8665', red shutter blind...“⁴⁰⁴.

Leica IIIc camera number 371922 has “HEER“ engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate of the camera³⁶⁴. This camera was delivered on March 19th, 1941 to BLM Berlin (delivery number 19996)³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 5520 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. Before that, The camera was sold for 4800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 15th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2009⁴⁰⁹.

Leica IIIc camera number 371981 dated circa 1941 is a chrome camera. The camera was sold for 11340 Euros including buyer's premium at the 14th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 30, 2008⁴¹⁰. The lot was described as “...camera...stylised engraved: Luftwaffen-Eigentum...“⁴¹⁰.

Leica IIIc camera number 371986 is a chrome camera⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for 1680 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...engraved 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' and 'Fl.No.38079' on top plate...delivered on April 1st, 1941 to Luftwaffe BLN Berlin (delivery number 25022), ...“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc camera has a chrome finish and the serial number 372012. The camera was sold for 1680 Euros including buyer's premium at the 15th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2009⁴⁰⁹. The lot was described as “...stylized engraved: Luftwaffen-Eigentum and FL.No.38079, the camera was delivered to BLN Berlin on March 19th, 1941 (delivery number 25321)“⁴⁰⁹.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 372170, features “M 420“ engraved on its top plate³⁶⁴. This camera was delivered to the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) along with a matching 5cm f/2 Summitar lens (No. 560297), which is also engraved with “M 420.“³⁶⁴ The camera and lens pair was the only outfit shipped in delivery batch number 23726 on April 25, 1941³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 6000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 372192, came with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁰. The camera was delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on March 29, 1941³⁸⁰. The camera was sold for 2880 Euros including buyer's premium at the 43rd Leitz Photographica Auction on November 25, 2023³⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 374158 is dated 1941. The camera was sold for 5875 Euros including buyer's premium at the 6th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 6, 2004⁴¹⁸. The lot was described as “IIIc chrome engraved with a Reichsadler and swastika + M, red shutter...delivered on the 24.05.1941 to Bln - Berlin; Marine cameras were either delivered directly to Kiel or to the Wehrmacht in Berlin)“⁴¹⁸.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 374282, came with “Heer“ engraving, is dated 1941⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for 33600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...chrome IIIc engraved 'Heer' on top plate (delivered on May 24th, 1941 to BLN Berlin, delivery number 25482)...⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 374285, came with “Heer” engraving³⁸². The camera had grey vulcanite and was sold for 5400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 41st Leitz Photographica Auction on November 26, 2022³⁸².

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 374392, is dated 1941 and is engraved with German Eagle and 'M' (Marine) on top plate³⁹¹. The camera was delivered to Berlin on May 21, 1941 as a part of shipment number 25457³⁹¹. The camera was sold for 3120 Euros including buyer's premium at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction on March 10, 2018³⁹¹.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 374408 is dated 1941. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “...delivered to Berlin on May 24th 1941 with the typical shipment number 25482. Engraving “Heer“ on the top of the top plate. The accessory shoe originally engraved with “SS-KB“, the “SS“ name was largely removed. “Nr.“-engraving before the serial number. Shutter curtains sticky..."⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 374416 is dated 1941⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 102 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The photograph was credited to “Messer photo“⁵⁴⁰. The photograph of this camera was also featured on page 38 of Dennis Laney's “Leica Collector’s Guide (2nd Edition)“ book⁵³⁴.The camera is associated with British military and has “PATT 8665“ engraved above its serial number⁵⁴⁰. This camera had a new top cover judging by the change of № to Nr. before serial number⁵⁴⁰. “PATT“ stands for “Pattern“⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 374460 is dated 1941. The camera was sold for 1980 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 21, 2005⁴¹⁷. The lot was described as “IIIc with original engraving 'HEER' on the top plate, ..., red shutter...delivered with a group of 20 cameras to bln (Berlin) order 25482 on May 24th 1941. Cameras engraved 'HEER' are much less common than 'Luftwaffen Eigentum' cameras...“⁴¹⁷. It was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera number 374751 in chrome finish had ”Fl. No. 38079“ engraved on its top plate and was believed to be associated with the Luftwaffe (German Air Force)⁵⁶⁹. In 1995, the camera was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry together with the Leica-Motor number 5047 that allowed for 12 consecutive shots⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 374830 was illustrated in Kikuo Urago's "Leica MANUAL" book in 1984⁵⁹⁸. The camera had “HEER“ engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate of the camera⁵⁹⁸.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 375858 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁷⁸. The camera has red shutter blinds and was delivered to Berlin on July 2, 1941³⁷⁸. The camera was sold for 3360 Euros including buyer's premium at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2024³⁷⁸.

Leica IIIc camera number 376502 has “HEER“ engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate of the camera³⁶⁴. The camera is dated 1941 and was sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIc camera number 376965 dated 1941 was sold for 960 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “fully original Luftwaffen IIIc, top-plate engraved 'FL.No38079', delivered to Luftwaffe Bln. Berlin on July 24th, 1941 (delivery number 25806), with chrome screw next to the finder ocular“⁴⁰².

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 377211 dated 1941 was sold for 900 Euros including buyer's premium at the 10th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 18, 2006⁴¹⁴. The lot was described as “engraved: Fl.No.38079 (delivered to Luftwaffe Bln. on 26th of July 1941), red shutter curtain, synchronised...“⁴¹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 377271 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and without “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking³⁶⁴. Delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on July 31, 1941³⁶⁴ (delivery number 25805)⁴⁰⁰. The camera was sold for 2040 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIc (chrome) camera number 378738 dated 1941 was sold for 1380 Euros including buyer's premium at the 9th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 20, 2006⁴¹⁵. The lot was described as “original camera with 'Luftwaffen' and FL engravings,... delivered on ...September 2nd, 1941) to BLN, top plate restored and re-chromed“⁴¹⁵.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 378743 dated 1941 was sold for 12000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 4th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 8, 2022⁴²⁵. The lot was described as “Rare Kriegsmarine IIIc, delivered on August 27th 1941..to Schultze, Kiel, with...shipment number 25959...engraved with “MF683”. The engravings of the imperial eagle and swastika on camera ... have been milled out, as well as the last digits of the camera serial number.“⁴²⁵.

Leica IIIc camera number 378487 dated 1942 has “P.A.I.“ (('Polizia dell'Africa Italiana' - the police force of Italian North Africa and Italian East Africa from June 1, 1936 to December 1, 1945) engraved next to the viewfinder³⁸⁷. The camera was sold for 4800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2020³⁸⁷. The camera has red shutter curtains³⁸⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 379613 has “HEER“ engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate of the camera³⁸⁷. The camera was sold for 13200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2020³⁸⁷. The camera was delivered to Berlin on September 26, 1941 (delivery number 25993)³⁸⁷.

Leica IIIc camera number 379707 dated 1941 is identified as military camera. The camera was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰².

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) dated 1941 and carrying serial number 379713 was illustrated on the page 89 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰ . This camera had a “Heer“ engraved on its top plate³⁶⁰.

Leica IIIc camera number 379938 has “HEER“ engraved engraving on the top plate of the camera³⁷⁸. Delivered to Berlin on September 25, 1941³⁷⁸. The camera was sold for 3120 Euros including buyer's premium at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2024³⁷⁸.

Leica IIIc camera number 379942 has chrome finish⁴⁰⁰. The camera was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰. The lot was described as “rare 100% original military camera in fine condition engraved 'Heer' on top plate...shipped to Bln. on October 3rd, 1941 with delivery number 25994...“⁴⁰⁰. It was illustrated on page 88 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera was also illustrated on page 36 of Dennis Laney's “Leica Collector’s Guide (2nd Edition)“ book⁵³⁴.

Leica IIIc camera number 379945 features red shutter curtains and has “HEER“ engraved engraving on the top plate of the camera³⁶⁴. This camera was part of HEER delivery no. 25994³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 9000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 18th WestLicht Camera Auction on December 4, 2010⁴⁰⁶. The lot was described as “...with red shutter engraved 'HEER' on top plate (HEER delivery no.25994)...“⁴⁰⁶.

Leica IIIc camera is chrome camera number 379954 has “HEER“ engraved engraving on the top plate of the camera³⁹¹. The camera was sold for 2400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction on March 10, 2018³⁹¹.

Leica IIIc number 381051 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381052 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381053 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381054 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381055 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381056 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381057 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰. This camera was sold for 18000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 1st Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 5, 2019⁴²⁸. The lot was described as “Leica IIIc chrome “WH”. Extremely rare military version of the Leica IIIc, for panoramic photography. For the outfit designated as “Rundbildkamera E1 (roundshot camera E1)”, 30 units of this particular Leica IIIc were delivered with special markings in the film gate... Large “WH” engraving on the back of the top plate, the controls finished in matt chrome. The equipment includes a Leitz ash-wood tripod in olive-green paint finish with a special adapter, on which the camera is mounted on a FARUX panoramic head with FIAVI angle bracket..The film gate markings were removed after the war, still recognizable at the base. Included:  Bubble level DOOLU; lens cap; minutes of a meeting between Leitz and the Waffenamt (Wa Prüf. 8) of the Wehrmacht of December 07th 1940 (copy), regarding configuration of the Rundbildkamera... The camera shown there is still a short base Leica (shutter crate made of sheet metal). The copy of the meeting minutes shows a sketch of the film gate markings on the sample unit pictured by Albert. These are outside the image frame. It was the request of the military, for the series to have the version as offered here, with markings inside the image frame..“⁴²⁸. In his “Geburtstage der Leitz-Foto-Konstruktionen ab 1927“ book, Wilhelm Albert dated the “birthday“ of the panoramic camera E1 with picture markers (“Rundbildkamera mit Bildmarken E1“) as November 24, 1939, and noted himself as designer⁵⁷³.

Leica IIIc number 381058 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381059 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381060 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰. Although the triple prongs have been broken off, they would have originally projected into the film area when unaltered²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381061 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381062 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381063 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰. Christie's auctioned this camera in July 1991²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381064 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381065 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381066 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381067 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381068 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381069 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381070 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381071 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381072 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381073 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381074 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381075 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381076 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381077 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381078 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381079 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc number 381080 was prepared in 1941 with a special modification to the film gate²⁸⁰. This modification includes fiducial points that protrude into the film area at both the top and bottom of the frame²⁸⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The camera was shipped to Berlin on September 16, 1941, under shipment number 25857²⁸⁰. The entry is noted as “LOOGI WH,“ referring to the IIIc model with a 50mm (5cm) f/3.5 Elmar lens²⁸⁰. The designation “WH“ unequivocally stands for “Wehrmacht Heer“²⁸⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 381572 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁷⁹. The camera was delivered to Berlin on 1941³⁷⁹. The camera was sold for 1800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 44th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 10, 2024³⁷⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 381498 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁶. It was delivered to Berlin on November 1, 1941 (delivery number 29138)³⁸⁶. The camera was sold for 1920 Euros including buyer's premium at the 37th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 21, 2020³⁸⁶.

Leica IIIc camera number 381499 was sold for 2400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 20th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 12, 2011⁴⁰⁴. The lot was described as “..top-plate engraved 'FL.No.38079' + 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum', synchronisation on rear removed, ...delivered on November 1st, 1941 to BLN Berlin (delivery no..29138 ..)“⁴⁰⁴.

Leica IIIc camera number 381615 dating year 1941 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking in the following style: Traditional font engraved on top cover²²⁵. It was illustrated on page 84 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 381498 with “Heer“ engraving on the top plate³⁸⁶. It was delivered to Berlin on January 12, 1942 and upgraded to Leica IIIf during a repair by Leitz in 1956³⁸⁶. The camera was sold for 1200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 37th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 21, 2020³⁸⁶.

Leica IIIc camera number 382489 dating year 1941 with Fl. No. 38079” engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum” marking next to the viewfinder⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for XXXXXX Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “..top plate engraved 'FL.No.38079' + 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum', ...delivered on December 1st, 1941 to Luftwaffe BLN Berlin (delivery number 25914)"⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc camera number 383045 dating year 1940 with Fl. No. 38079” engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum” marking next to the viewfinder³⁹⁴. The camera was sold for 1080 Euros including buyer's premium at the 29th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 6, 2016³⁹⁴. This camera does not appear in the official Army delivery lists³⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera number 383254 was illustrated on page 177 of Shinichi Nakamura's “Everything About the Barnack-type Leica” (1992) book. This camera had “PATT 8655” engraved above the serial number and was associated with British Royal Navy.

Leica IIIc (chrome) camera number 383587 dated 1942 was illustrated on page 97 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition” book⁵⁴⁰. “Luftwaffen-Eigentum” marking was defaced, then reingraved along with “l.m.i. A.H.” and Hakenkreuz⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera number 383589 dating year 1941 with “Fl. No. 38079” engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum” marking next to the viewfinder³⁸². It was delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on January 2, 1941³⁸². The camera was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 41st Leitz Photographica Auction on November 26, 2022³⁸².

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 384354, features factory engraved “M 497” marking on its top plate³⁶⁴. This camera was delivered to the Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in Berlin on March 17, 1942 as a part of shipment number 29650³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 43200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...the camera is illustrated in '30 JAHRE LEICA HISTORICA Screwmount cameras with military engravings' by Dr. Luigi Cane p.259.."⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 384374, features factory engraved “M 517“ marking on its top plate³⁶⁴. This camera was delivered to the Kriegsmarine (German Navy)³⁶⁴.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 384381, dated 1942, features factory engraved “M 519“ marking on its top plate. It was sold for 3000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “Rare Kriegsmarine IIIc with “M 519” engraved on the top plate. Delivered to Berlin on March 17th 1942, with shipment number 29650. Entry “M519” in the Leitz shipping-records. Shutter speed dial Version for VACU flash release. Third party flash socket in the topplate rear side. Golden foil decal “Wallace Heaton” on the back of the vulcanite - the camera probably ended up in England after May 1945, where it was later repaired and sold by Wallace Heaton...Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.“⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIc (chrome) camera number 384386, dated 1942, was illustrated on page 93 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera was engraved with “M 524“⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc (chrome) camera number 384399, dated 1942, was illustrated on page 93 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera was engraved with “M 536“⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 384475 is dated 1942⁵⁴⁰. It was mentioned on page 102 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera is associated with British military and has “PATT 8665“ engraved on it⁵⁴⁰. ”PATT“ stands for “Pattern“⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 385441 was illustrated in Viewfinder magazine, Volume 58, Issue 2. The camera, delivered on September 4, 1945, was engraved ”FL.No38079“.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish, dated 1942 and the serial number 385551⁴¹². The camera was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 12th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 17, 2007⁴¹². The lot was described as “(delivered on March 20th, 1942 to Luftwaffe BLN. 29328)...“⁴¹².

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish, dated 1942 and the serial number 385561⁴⁰⁸. The camera was sold for 5760 Euros including buyer's premium at the 16th WestLicht Camera Auction on December 5, 2009⁴⁰⁸. The lot was described as “...engraved: Luftwaffen-Eigentum and FL.No.38079 (delivered to BLN Berlin on March 20th, 1942, delivery number 29328)..“⁴⁰⁸.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 385735 was illustrated in Viewfinder magazine, Volume 42, Issue 2, 2009. The camera was engraved ”FL.No38079“ and defaced ”Luftwaffen-Eigentum“.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 385780 was illustrated in Viewfinder magazine, Volume 58, Issue 2. The camera, delivered on November 8, 1944, was engraved ”FL.No38079“ and ”Luftwaffen-Eigentum“.

Leica IIIc camera number 385794 in chrome finish had ”Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder⁵⁶⁹. In 1995, the camera was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 385800 was illustrated in Viewfinder magazine, Volume 42, Issue 2, 2009. The camera was engraved ”FL.No38079“ and defaced ”Luftwaffen-Eigentum“.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 385817 is dated 1942⁵⁴⁰. It was mentioned on page 102 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera is associated with British military and has “PATT 8665“ engraved on it⁵⁴⁰. ”PATT“ stands for “Pattern“⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 386589, has “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁶⁵.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 386811 dated 1941/1942, was sold for 15000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12, 2024⁴²³. The lot was described as “..engraving “Heer” on the top of the top plate. Delivered on July 21st 1942 to the Reichssicherheitshauptamt (Reich Security Head Office) in Berlin (entry “Bln. Reichsicherh.” in the delivery book) with shipment number 6042. The camera offered here is the first of a series of 25 cameras delivered...The Reichssicherheitshauptamt (“Re.”) was one of twelve SS head offices in the period of the National Socialism and during the Second World War. Occasionally, also Leica cameras and accessories were procured via the affiliated unit“⁴²³.

Leica IIIc number 387031 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIcK number 387101K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387102K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387103K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷. It is engraved with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking in the following style: Traditional font engraved on top cover²²⁵. It was illustrated on page 86 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 387104K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387105K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387106K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷. Camera has with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁶⁴. Without K on shutter curtains³⁶⁴. It was illustrated on page 86 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Museum Leica" book in 2018⁵⁹⁶.

Leica IIIcK number 387107K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387108K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387109K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387110K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387111K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387112K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387113K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷. It was sold for 6000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 2nd Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 10, 2020⁴²⁷. The lot was described as “...Part of the engraving on the back of the camera topplate has unfortunately been scratched out. ..White rubber stamp “K” on the shutter curtain is still present, but very difficult to read...“⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387114K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387115K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387116K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387117K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387118K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387119K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷. It was sold for 5000 Euros at the 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12, 2024⁴²³.

Leica IIIcK number 387120K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 387120 had “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder⁵⁷⁹.

Leica IIIcK number 387121K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387122K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387123K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387124K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387125K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387126K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387127K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387128K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387129K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387130K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387131K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387132K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387133K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387134K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387135K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387136K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387137K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387138K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387139K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387140K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷. The camera has no military engravings³⁸⁸. The camera was sold for 1920 Euros including buyer's premium at the 35th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2019³⁸⁸. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 33rd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2018³⁹⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 387141K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387142K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387143K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387144K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387145K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387146K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387147K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387148K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387149K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷. It has “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁶⁴. With ball bearing shutter³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 15600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 27th WestLicht Camera Auction on June 13, 2015³⁹⁶.

Leica IIIcK number 387150K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387101 to 387150. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on February 18, 1942 with shipment 29491. Only 6 the cameras within serial number of 387101K - 387150K are known to exist⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387151K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸. The camera is illustrated in “Dott. Luigi Cane, “30 Jahre Leica Historica - Screwmount cameras with military engravings (WWII)"⁴²⁸

Leica IIIcK number 387152K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. It was sold for 9000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 1st Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 5, 2019⁴²⁸. The lot was described as “...white „K“ stamp on shutter curtain...“⁴²⁸. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387153K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387154K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387155K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387156K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387157K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387158K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387159K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387160K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. Only the first ten specimens of cameras in 387151 to 387200 range have “K“ Summitar lenses, and this is one of them⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 387161K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387162K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387163K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387164K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387165K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387166K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387167K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387168K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387169K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387170K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387171K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. It was sold for 4080 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...engraved 'K' on top plate, with original ball bearing shutter) without military engravings .. (modified to IIIf type), black painted body cap,.. delivered on September 15th, 1942 to BLN Berlin (delivery number 29814)“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK number 387172K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200⁴²⁷. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras⁴²⁷. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. It was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIcK number 387173K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387174K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387175K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387176K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷ or September 15th, 1942 with shipment 29814)⁴⁰². The camera was sold for 7800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “extremely rare original chrome IIIc K, engraved 'K' and hand-engraved 'SS-KBA 169' (Waffen SS war correspondent) on top plate (with original ball bearing shutter, total production only approx. 50 cameras)...“⁴⁰².

Leica IIIcK number 387177K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387178K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387179K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387180K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387181K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on September 15th 1942 to Berlin with shipment number 29814⁴²⁴. The camera was sold for 11000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 11, 2025⁴²⁹. Before that, it was sold for 19000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “...white „K“ stamp on shutter curtain. Without military engravings, gray vulcanite covering. Delivered as winterized versions (LOOZS Kae (Kaeltefest)) on September 15th 1942 to Berlin with shipment number 29814. ... A small cut-out on the back, probably for attaching a release-cord...Included: Bottomplate, inside written the serial number 387126 with pencil.“⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 387182K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387183K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387184K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387185K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387186K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387187K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387188K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387189K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387190K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387191K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷. It was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 387192K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387193K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387194K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387195K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387196K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387197K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387198K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387199K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 387200K is one of only 50 specimens of the Leica IIIcK in the silver chrome that were delivered to the Luftwaffe in the serial number range 387151 to 387200. It is one of the rarest versions of the Wehrmacht Leica cameras. The delivery took place on March 5, 1942 with shipment 29491⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK in chrome number 387214K used to be owned by Luigi Crescenzi (see Page 20 of the “Classic Camera“ magazine Issue 5 from February 1998).

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387235K dated 1942 was sold for 7200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “extremely rare original chrome IIIc K (engraved 'K' on top plate, with original ball bearing shutter),..“⁴⁰².

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387246K dated 1942 was illustrated on page 61 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book, together with a chrome MOOLY motor number 5141K⁵⁴⁰. The camera used to be owned by Luigi Crescenzi (see Page 20 of the “Classic Camera“ magazine Issue 5 from February 1998).

Leica IIIcK camera (originally grey finish) number 387256K was sold for 1020 Euros including buyer's premium at the 44th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 10, 2024³⁷⁹. The camera was upgraded by Leica to Leica IIIf specifications with chrome finish in 1953³⁷⁹. The curtains don't have K stamped³⁷⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387275K was illustrated on the page 85 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387277K was sold for 5520 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “..(engraved 'K' on top plate, with original ball bearing shutter) without military engravings ...original grey painted leather covering...“⁴⁰⁵.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387295K dated 1942 was offered but remained unsold at the 14th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 30, 2008⁴¹⁰. The camera features no military engravings⁴¹⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 387311 was manufactured in 1942 and delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on June 1, 1942⁵⁸⁵. This camera was auctioned off at the 48th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2026⁵⁸⁵.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 387317 was illustrated on page 35 of Dennis Laney's “Leica Collector’s Guide (2nd Edition)“ book⁵³⁴. The camera featured ”Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and an obliterated ”Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking⁵³⁴. This camera was internally coupled for a MOOLY motor⁵³⁴.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387403*K was illustrated on page 61 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. Asterisk (*) between the serial number and letter “K“ signified double delivery⁵⁴⁰. Generally, asterisk (*) between the serial number and letter “K“ occurs in cameras with serial numbers from 387101 through 387450⁵⁴⁰. In the case of this camera, it was originally delivered to Luftwaffe in May of 1942 and then delivered again to the American Army on July of 1945⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387404*K was mentioned in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009. It was illustrated on the page 88 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387405*K was mentioned in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387406*K was mentioned in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIc camera number 387407 was discussed in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIcK (chrome finish) camera number 387408*K was illustrated in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387409*K was mentioned in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387410*K was mentioned in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387411*K was mentioned in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387414*K was mentioned in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 387416 was illustrated in Viewfinder magazine, Volume 58, Issue 2. The camera, delivered on September 5, 1942, was engraved ”FL.No38079“ and ”Luftwaffen-Eigentum“. The camera was delivered to Luftwaffe on May 5, 1942.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387416*K was discussed in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009. The camera was delivered to American Army on July 7, 1945.

Leica IIIcK camera number 387427*K was mentioned in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387429*K was sold for 12000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 25th WestLicht Camera Auction on March 22, 2014³⁹⁸. The lot was described as “e..engraved 'K' on top plate, with original ball bearing shutter), asterisk (*) + 'K' under the serial number..- provenance : estate of Willi Stein, chief designer of Leitz and 'Father' of the Leica M3“³⁹⁸. Asterisk (*) between the serial number and letter “K“ signified double delivery⁵⁴⁰. Generally, asterisk (*) between the serial number and letter “K“ occurs in cameras with serial numbers from 387101 through 387450⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera number 387435 was discussed in Viewfinder, Volume 42, Number 3, 2009. The camera was delivered to Switzerland on September 12, 1942.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387435*K was sold for 2880 Euros including buyer's premium at the 40th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 11, 2022³⁸³. This camera has white K stamped on the first shutter curtain and “MJ Worney Lt Col. CE (Corps of Engineers, US Army) 0-308754“ handwritten in the inside of the bottom plate³⁸³. Asterisk (*) between the serial number and letter “K“ signified double delivery⁵⁴⁰. Generally, asterisk (*) between the serial number and letter “K“ occurs in cameras with serial numbers from 387101 through 387450⁵⁴⁰. According to James L. Lager, this specific camera was delivered to American Army on July 1945⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 387444 dated 1942 was sold for 16000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 4th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 8, 2022⁴²⁵. The lot was described as “Extremely rare Leica IIIc from the wartime production, ...both engraved with “SiPo”... delivered on October 27th 1942 to “Chef der Sicherheitspolizei (Head of the Security Police), Berlin” with shipment number 6403. In total, this delivery consisted of only 25 cameras in this version.“⁴²⁵.

Leica IIIc number 387453 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 387694 was sold for 28800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 31st WestLicht Camera Auction on June 10, 2017³⁹². The lot had the following description: “extremely rare German Military camera engraved 'E.förde' with eagle and swastika on the top plate: The Torpedoversuchsanstalt Eckernförde was subordinate to the for troop services and in relation to front supply. In relation to torpedo development it was subordinate to the OKM/Twa. In February 1940 there was a massive re-organisation of the Versuchsanstalt. It was significantly increased in size and in October 1940 an Abteilung was set up in Gotenhafen and in 1942 an Abteilung in Neubrandenburg, the latter was also the Industrie-Versuch-Anstalt des OKM. The Abteilungen in Gotenhafen and Neubrandenburg belonged to the Torpedoversuchsanstalt (T.V.A.) but were technically subordinate to OKM directly. ..(engraved)..eagle and swastika - only one other camera with this engraving is known to exist... with grey leather covering“³⁹².

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 387765 dated 1942 was sold for 21600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “... grey leather covering, ...including the original grey base plate...“⁴⁰⁵.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 387784 was engraved "Heer" and illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 387827 was offered but remained unsold at the 31st WestLicht Camera Auction on June 12, 2017³⁹². The lot had the following description: “...with unknown Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 4.5/13.5cm no.667933 in rangefinder coupled screw mount in grey paint. The paint and the focusing mount is very similar to the grey Leitz Hektor 4.5/13.5cm. Due to the well made focusing mount with the exact tripod mount we do believe that it could have been used as a Rundbildkamera outfit like the W.H. RBK2 ... With a war-time lyre-shaped VIOOH universal finder.“³⁹².

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 389896 was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 387964 was featured on page 37 of 7/1994 of Leica Fotografie International magazine.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388008 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁶⁴. With red shutter curtains³⁶⁴. Delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on 1942³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 7800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc in grey colour camera number 388012 dating year 1942 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking in the following style: Traditional font engraved on top cover^225,³⁶⁴. It was illustrated on page 85 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. Photo was credited “Lieber photo“⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc number 388191 has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. The top plate of the camera is engraved with Reichsadler, Hakenkreuz and “Artl“ and was delivered to Schultz, Kiel on September 2, 1942³⁶⁴. It is one of only 5 grey cameras that were engraved with “Artl“ and one of only 2 in existence³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 36000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388194 has grey colour finish⁵⁹⁴. It was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014, was engraved with Hakenkreuz and considered "M. Artl"⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIc number 388196 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 388197 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 388198 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 388199 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 388200 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388205 was manufactured in 1942. The camera was sold for 6600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 21, 2005⁴¹⁷. The lot was described as “...grey ...(engraved: Luftwaffen-Eigentum + Fl.No.38079), delivered to Luftw. Bln. 9113 on September 16th 1942, red shutter blind, .. hand-engraved: SS-KBA No.276. Only very few grey Luftwaffen cameras without K are known to exist! ...“⁴¹⁷.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388231 was manufactured in 1942 and delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on September 16, 1942³⁸⁵. The camera has grey vulcanite, “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and defaced “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁵. The camera was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 12, 2021³⁸⁵. Before that, the camera was offered but remained unsold at the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2020³⁸⁷.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388253 was manufactured in 1942 and delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on September 1, 1942⁵⁸⁵. This camera was auctioned off at the 48th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2026⁵⁸⁵.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388284 was manufactured in 1942 and delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on September 16, 1942³⁸⁸. The camera has black vulcanite, “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁸. The camera was sold for 2880 Euros including buyer's premium at the 35th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2019³⁸⁸.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388328 was manufactured in 1942, without any military engravings and sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 34th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 8, 2019³⁸⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388410 dated 1942. The camera was sold for 7000 Euros at the 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12, 2024⁴²³. The lot was described as “...without “K” (after serial number).. The topplate engraved “Luftwaffen-Eigentum” and “Fl.-No. 38079”. Delivered to the Luftwaffe Berlin on October 01st 1942 as LOOGI with the typical shipment number 9160. .. The camera with red shutter blind (sticky). Provenance: Property of a European collector. Literature: Lars Netopil, “Rare Leica”, p. 163 (exactly this camera is illustrated).“⁴²³.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388450 dated 1942. The camera was sold for 18000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 3rd Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 9, 2021⁴²⁶. The lot was described as “... IIIc in gray paint finish WITHOUT “K”. The camera was delivered to Berlin on October 15th 1942 with shipment number 9278...“⁴²⁶.

Leica IIIc camera number 388478 in grey finish was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹. The camera had ”Fl. No. 38079“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388586 is dated 1942⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 92 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. This camera featured Reichsadler, “M“, “Artl.“ engraved on the rear of the top plate⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388634 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁹⁸. The camera was sold for 7200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 25th WestLicht Camera Auction on March 22, 2014³⁹⁸. The lot was described as “..grey leather (complete but partly broken), ..... the camera was delivered to Luft.Bln on December 1st, 1942 (9162)“³⁹⁸.

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) number 388641 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁶. It was delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on December 1, 1942³⁸⁶. The camera was sold for 4320 Euros including buyer's premium at the 37th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 21, 2020³⁸⁶.

Leica IIIc camera number 388761 dated 1942 is identified as “Leica IIIC WWII German Military issue) is part of Charles M. Messer collection, located in The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio⁴⁹⁶.

Leica IIIc number 388926 was delivered on October 29, 1942, with Delivery Number 5587, with code-name “LOOQA"⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388927 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“ ⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388928 was delivered on October 29, 1942, with Delivery Number 5587, with code-name “LOOQA“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388929 was delivered on October 29, 1942, with Delivery Number 5587, with code-name “LOOQA“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388930 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“ ⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388931 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“ ⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388932 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK number 388933K has grey finish⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for 1920 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “..., red K on shutter curtain (repainted), delivered to BLN Berlin on November 7th, 1942 (delivery number 9354) ...“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK number 388934K has chrome finish³⁶⁴. It has “HEER“ engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate of the camera and a red K on shutter curtain³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 5280 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “'Heer' engraved on top plate, red K on shutter curtain...“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388935 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388936 was delivered on November 20, 1942, with a note “M. Espinosa 1943“, with code-name “LOOQA - B“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388937 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388938 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388939 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 388940 was delivered on December 17, 1942, with Delivery Number 29815, with code-name “LOOQA - Ka. / B“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK number 388963K has grey finish is dated 1942. It was sold for 9000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “..with “Heer” engraving on the top of the topplate. Third party flash socket on the front of the body shell. Cracks in the vulcanite repaired. .. December 17th 1942 as LOOQA Kae. B. with typical shipment number 29815 ... Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.“⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 388968K has chrome finish³⁸⁴. It is dated 1942 and has no military engravings³⁸⁴. The camera was sold for 840 Euros including buyer's premium at the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 20, 2021³⁸⁴. Before that, it was offered but remained unsold at the 37th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 21, 2020³⁸⁶.

Leica IIIcK number 388971K has grey finish. It is dated 1942 and was sold for 3360 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰. The lot was described as “..very fine restored condition .. white K on shutter blind)...illustrated in Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck 'Leica A History illustrating every Model and Accessory' page 148....shipped on the same day with the same delivery number to Bln. (January 11th, 1943, 9480...“⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 388972K has grey finish. It is dated 1942 and was sold for 3360 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰. The lot was described as “...illustrated in Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck 'Leica A History illustrating every Model and Accessory' page 148...shipped on the same day with the same delivery number to Bln. (January 11th, 1943, 9480)..“⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 388976K had grey finish and was delivered to Berlin in December of 1942. The camera was illustrated on the Page 29 of the “Classic Camera“ magazine Issue 7 from August 1998.

Leica IIIcK number 388991K has grey finish³⁸⁴. It is dated 1943 and has no military engravings³⁸⁴. The camera was upgraded to Leica IIIf during a repair by Leitz on July 12, 1960³⁸⁴.The camera was sold for 2160 Euros including buyer's premium at the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 20, 2021³⁸⁴.

Leica IIIcK in grey colour camera number 389018K dating year 1942 without military engravings³⁸⁷. The camera was sold for 2040 Euros including buyer's premium at the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2020³⁸⁷. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 34th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 8, 2019³⁸⁹.

Leica IIIcK in grey colour camera number 389079K dating year 1942 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking in the following style: Traditional font engraved on top cover²²⁵. It was illustrated on page 85 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK in grey colour camera number 389091K dating year 1943 comes with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁹¹. The camera was delivered to Berlin on January 4, 1943 as a part of shipment number 0437 and was part of Jim Jannard's collection³⁹¹. The camera was sold for 11400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction on March 10, 2018³⁹¹.

Leica IIIcK in grey colour camera number 389100K dating year 1943 comes with no military engravings³⁹². The camera was sold for 1560 Euros including buyer's premium at the 31st WestLicht Camera Auction on June 10, 2017³⁹².

Leica IIIcK in grey colour camera number 389134K dating year 1943 comes with no military engravings³⁹⁷. The camera was sold for 1920 Euros including buyer's premium at the 26th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 22, 2014³⁹⁷.

Leica IIIcK camera number 389146K in grey finish was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹. The camera had ”HEER“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIcK number 389155K has grey finish³⁶⁴. The camera has “HEER“ engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and “SS-KB“ (SS-Kriegsberichter) hand-engraved on the accessory shoe³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 24000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...'Heer' on top plate, hand-engraved with 'SS-KB' (SS-Kriegsberichter - war correspondent) on the accessory shoe (camera with ball bearing shutter, red K on shutter curtain, original grey paint and leather)...“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK number 389164K has grey finish³⁶⁴. The camera has “HEER“ engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and “SS-KB“ (SS-Kriegsberichter) hand-engraved on the accessory shoe³⁶⁴. The engravings are white³⁶⁴. It was illustrated on page 89 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) dated 1943 and carrying serial number 389171K was illustrated on the page 89 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰ . This camera had a “Heer“ engraved on its top plate³⁶⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389200K dated 1943 was sold for 2880 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰. The lot was described as “original military 'Heer' camera (engraving on top plate defaced)...“⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 389213K dated 1943 has its top and base plates rechromed³⁶⁴. Delivered to Berlin on February 2, 1943 as a part of delivery number 9438³⁶⁴. There is no “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen Eigentum“ (no dash) engraving looks a bit off to the author of this website. The camera was sold for 3840 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “...re-chromed top and base plate, delivered to BLN Berlin on February 2nd 1943 (delivery number 9438)...“⁴⁰⁵.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389249K dated 1943 was sold for 5500 Euros including buyer's premium at the 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12, 2024⁴²³. The lot was described as “... “Heer” engraving on the top of the topplate defaced. ...delivered to Berlin, the camera on January 29th 1943 as LOOHW with the typical shipment number 9453, the lens on May 07th 1943 with shipment number 9634.“⁴²³.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389324K was sold for 1500 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 11, 2025⁴²⁹. The lot was described as “...gray Leica IIIc without military engravings. Delivered to Berlin on March 24th 1943, with shipment number 9705. Shutter curtains replaced, gray vulcanite repaired on the back, holding screws of the topplate replaced...“⁴²⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389432K was sold for 1920 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering...“⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389435K, dated 1943, was sold for 5250 Euros including buyer's premium at the 1st WestLicht Camera Auction on November 15, 2002⁴²². The lot was described as “...original grey paint finish and grey leather covering...“⁴²².

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389444K dated 1943 was sold for 3120 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering, red K on shutter curtain, ... delivered on October 15th, 1940 to BLN Berlin (delivery number 19151), 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' engraving defaced“⁴⁰³.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389480K has no military engravings. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 1st WestLicht Camera Auction on November 15, 2002⁴²². The lot was described as “..grey leather, the camera was converted to a IIIf in 1953...“⁴²².

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 389481K has no military engravings³⁹⁴. The camera has a red K on the shutter blind and was originally delivered to Germany Army, to Berlin on April 17, 1943 (shipment number 9719) and was authorized by Dr. Luigi Cane as a military camera³⁹⁴. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 29th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 6, 2016³⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK (grey) number 389492K was illustrated on the Page 20 of the “Classic Camera“ magazine Issue 5 from February 1998.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome, but originall grey finish) number 389502 dated 1943 was sold for 19200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “...originally a grey camera..red K on shutter curtain)...delivered to BLN Berlin on May 7th,1943 (delivery number 9634)..“⁴⁰³.

Leica IIIc number 389515 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389531K has “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving³⁹⁶. It also has slightly defaced/corroded “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking³⁹⁶. The camera was sold for 6600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 27th WestLicht Camera Auction on June 13, 2015³⁹⁶. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering,...with red 'K' on shutter curtain, ... delivered to 'Luftwaffe Berlin' on April 3rd, 1943 (delivery number 9681)..“³⁹⁶.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389537K was sold for 20400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 20th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 12, 2011⁴⁰⁴. The lot was described as “engraved 'FL.No 38079' and 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum', white K on shutter blind, grey leather covering, delivered on April 3rd,1942 to BLN Berlin (delivery number 9681), ...“⁴⁰⁴.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389556K has no military engravings. The camera was sold for 2160 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering, very rare with red 'K' on shutter curtain...“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389558K was sold for 11000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 11, 2025⁴²⁹. The lot was described as “An extremely rare variant of the gray Kriegsmarine Leica IIIc K, with the engraving “W.haven” and the Imperial Eagle with Swastika on the topplate above the serial number. Only 30 such outfits with Summitar 5 cm and Hektor 2,8 cm lenses, as well as matching viewfinders and lens hoods, were delivered to BERLIN in 1943, of which only two other examples are known to us to date. This set, from the first owner, features a Summitar 5 cm f/2 No. 561113 (diaphragm sticky) and a Hektor 2,8 cm f/6.3 No. 580346. Both with “W.haven” and the Imperial Eagle with swastika engravings on the lens flange. Also included is the original matching VIOOH universal viewfinder with “W.haven” engraving (the Imperial Eagle with Swastika have been defaced). The camera with Summitar was delivered to Berlin on June 16th 1943 and the Hektor on August 23rd 1943, each with delivery number 9839. The military engraving on the topplate has been almost completely defaced...“⁴²⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389581K has “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving³⁶⁴. It also has slightly defaced/corroded “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking³⁶⁴. Grey leather covering³⁶⁴. Red K on the shutter curtain³⁶⁴. Camera was delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on April 3, 1943³⁶⁴.

Leica IIIcK camera number 389595K in grey finish was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹. The camera had a Hakenkreuz and ”W. haven“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389638K was sold for 3360 Euros including buyer's premium at the 33rd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2018³⁹⁰.

Leica IIIc number 389661 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389662 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389663 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389664 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389665 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389666 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389667 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389668 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389669 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389670 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389676 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389677 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389678 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389679 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389680 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389681 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389682 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389683 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389684 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389685 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389691K dated 1943 was sold for 24000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 1st Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 5, 2019⁴²⁸. The lot was described as “...delivered to Berlin on 06st of July 1943 with shipment 11625. White “K” on shutter-curtain...“⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIc number 389702 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389703 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389704 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389705 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389707 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389708 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389709 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389710 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389712 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIc number 389716 was one of at least 38 cameras that were delivered to Spanish Embassy in Berlin between April and July of 1943³³³.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389734K was sold for 20000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 2nd Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 10, 2020⁴²⁷. The lot was described as “...delivered to Berlin on 14th of September 1943 with shipment 12164. White “K” on shutter-curtain, custom flash contact in the topplate (rearside). With extremely rare gray MOOLY-C K No. 5252K in working condition, delivered to Berlin on 10th of July 1943 with shipment 11672. There were only about 40 units of the gray MOOLY-C with K ever made and only a few of them may have survived the war. With Summitar 5 cm f/2 No. 586015, also delivered to Berlin on 08th of April 1943 with shipment 9719. Included: Original bottomplate to the camera...“."⁴²⁷.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389736K was sold for 1680 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “grey leather covering, white 'K' on shutter curtain“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389756K was sold for 4320 Euros including buyer's premium at the 27th WestLicht Camera Auction on June 13, 2015³⁹⁶. The camera has white K on the shutter blind³⁹⁶.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389784K was sold for 6600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “grey leather covering (partly broken), engraved 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' + FL.No.38079' on top plate, delivered as LOOKX on July 24th, 1943 to Luftwaffe BLN Berlin (delivery number 9908), white K on shutter blind, ...“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 389807K was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389808K dated 1943 was illustrated on page 85 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The camera was engraved 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' + FL.No.38079' on top plate⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 389817K was offered but remained unsold at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “...engraved 'K' and Fl. No.38079 on top plate, with original ball bearing shutter), black leather covering, small flash sync. on back of top plate...delivered...to Luftwaffe BLN Berlin (May 7th, 1943, delivery number 9682)“⁴⁰².

Leica IIIcK in grey colour camera number 389837K dating year 1943 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving had “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking in the following style: Traditional font engraved on top cover²²⁵. Shows evidence of paint overlay²²⁵.

Leica IIIcK number 389864K has grey colour finish³⁸⁴. The camera had “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and defaced “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking on the top plate³⁸⁴. White K on the shutter blind³⁸⁴. It was delivered to Berlin with shipment number 9909 on August 24, 1943³⁸⁴. The camera was sold for 4800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 20, 2021³⁸⁴. Before that, camera was sold for 2400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction on March 10, 2018³⁹¹.

Leica IIIcK number 389868K has grey colour finish⁴⁰⁶. The camera was sold for 11400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 18th WestLicht Camera Auction on December 4, 2010⁴⁰⁶. The lot was described as “...engraved 'FL.No 38079' and 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum', white K on shutter blind, grey leather covering, delivered on August 24th, 1943 to BLN (delivery number 9909)...“⁴⁰⁶.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389879K has “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and ”Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁶⁴. Delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on April 24, 1943, as a part of delivery number 9909³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 6600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “...engraved ''Luftwaffen-Eigentum' + FL. no.38079', delivered as LOOKX B on August 24th, 1943 to BLN Berlin (delivery number 9909), white K on shutter blind...“⁴⁰⁵.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389882K was illustrated on the page 78 of the Dennis Laney's “Leica Collector's Guide“ (2nd edition)⁵³⁴. It had ”Fl. No. 38079“ engraving⁵³⁴.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389885K dated 1942 was sold for 7200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 12th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 17, 2007⁴¹². The lot was described as “...engraved with Fl.No.38079 and Luftwaffen-Eigentum (delivered on 24.08.1943 to Luftwaffe BLN 9909), grey leather covering...“⁴¹².

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389897K dated 1943 has no military engravings³⁸⁹. The camera was sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 34th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 8, 2019³⁸⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389925K dated 1943 was sold for 1080 Euros including buyer's premium at the 15th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2009⁴⁰⁹. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering, white K on shutter curtain, converted to IIIf (flash sync.) ..copy of the Leitz delivery records (delivered to BLN, delivery number 13046), piece of vulcanite missing on back“⁴⁰⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389960K dated 1943 was sold for 28800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “100% authentic and very rare camera in extremely fine condition, engraved 'Heer' on top plate, white 'K' on shutter blind, grey leather covering, delivered to Berlin (Bln) on August 23rd, 1943 (delivery number 9921)...“⁴⁰².

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389981K was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴. This camera featured “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389983K is dated 1944. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 5th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 29, 2004⁴¹⁹. The lot was described as “.. engraved Luftwaffen-Eigentum, Fl.No.38079 ...with a white K on the shutter blind (delivered on January 28th, 1944 to Bln. 9910)“⁴¹⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 389987K dated 1943 with defaced “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and defaced “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁶. It was delivered to Luftwaffe in Berlin on January 28, 1944³⁸⁶. The camera was sold for 1440 Euros including buyer's premium at the 37th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 21, 2020³⁸⁶.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390019K has “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁰. The camera has grey vulcanite³⁸⁰. The camera comes from a batch of 20 cameras delivered to Berlin on January 28, 1944³⁸⁰. White K stamped on the shutter curtain. The camera was sold for 4560 Euros including buyer's premium at the 43rd Leitz Photographica Auction on November 25, 2023³⁸⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390042K dated 1943 was sold for 5760 Euros including buyer's premium at the 11th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 26, 2007⁴¹³. The lot was described as “..unrestored condition, engraved Luftwaffen-Eigentum on back side of the top plate, white K on shutter blind, grey leather, ... camera was delivered on July 19th, 1943 to Luftwaffe Bln (delivery number 9726)“⁴¹³.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390069K was sold for 5040 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “...inspected by Ottmar Michaely) i...with white 'K' on shutter blind,...“⁴⁰³.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390080K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390103K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390141K has a white K on shutter blind³⁹⁷. The camera was sold for 2280 Euros including buyer's premium at the 26th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 22, 2014³⁹⁷.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390160K has a white K on shutter blind³⁹⁰. The camera was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 33rd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2018³⁹⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390164K is dated 1944. The camera was sold for 2000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 4th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 8, 2022⁴²⁵. The lot was described as “Rare gray paint finish Leica IIIc from the late wartime production with authentic patina. White “K” on shutter curtain (shutter sticky). ... bottom plate with slightly clearer signs of wear.“⁴²⁵.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390181K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390185K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390200K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². This camera was offered but remained unsold at the 47th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 22, 2025⁵³³. The lot was described as “Extremely rare one of the last original gray painted military IIIc, first intended to the German Army but finally delivered to the US Army (Amerik. Armee) on 04.08.1945, as Leica records show, few weeks after Germany's surrender, in almost mint condition (shutter curtains replaced), with matching Elmar 3.5/5cm no.595256, delivered the same day, with gray paint front lens cap.“⁵³³.

Leica IIIcK camera number 390216K in grey finish was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390228K has no military engravings. The camera was sold for 1200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 10th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 18, 2006⁴¹⁴. The lot was described as “...gray leather covering, white K on shutter curtain...“⁴¹⁴.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390232K has no military engravings³⁹⁸. White K on the shutter blind³⁹⁸. The camera was sold for 1440 Euros including buyer's premium at the 25th WestLicht Camera Auction on March 22, 2014³⁹⁸.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390250K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390256K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390270K / 390271K has no military engravings⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for 5040 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering, serial number failure engraving ('0' over '1' engraved), ... delivered on February 1st, 1944 to BLN Berlin (delivery number 9922)“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390291K was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering, white 'K' on shutter curtain...delivered as LOOKX to BLN Berlin on May 5th, 1944 (delivery number 9933)“⁴⁰³.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390305K has no military engravings. The camera was sold for 2400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 12th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 17, 2007⁴¹².

Leica IIIcK (grey) number 390315K was illustrated on the Page 20 of the “Classic Camera“ magazine Issue 5 from February 1998.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390316K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390340K has no military engravings³⁸³. The camera was sold for 4320 Euros including buyer's premium at the 40th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 11, 2022³⁸³.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390380K was sold for 24000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰. The lot was described as “IIIc K grey 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' with Military Aeronautic Stuka Lens Hood -This unique combination lens hood and camera holder was developed for use in German Stukas for aerial photography, only one completely finished and grey painted hood survived plus 5 examples of unfinished metal, which were acquired by Gianni Rogliatti about 30 years ago. This is one of these now finished, green painted and with the original template engraved with 'Sonnenblende für Luftaufnahmen Objektiv Summitar f 5cm 1:2', in new condition, lit. Wilhelm Albert 'Geburtstage der Leitz-Foto-Konstruktionen ab 1927', page 87 (Stuka Sonnenblende, also unfinished), Lager Vol.III page 83, Rogliatti “Leica The first 70 Years” page 123, with certificate by Rogliatti, including very rare and fully original military IIIc K grey, 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum' and 'Fl.No.38079' engraved on top plate, white K on shutter blind... delivered to Luftwaffe BLN Berlin on March 6th, 1944 (delivery number 9911)“⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390411K dated 1944 was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 9th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 20, 2006⁴¹⁵. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering, white K on the shutter curtain (camera was delivered on February 17th, 1944 to Luftw.Bln., delivery number 9912)...“⁴¹⁵. Before that, it was sold for 7500 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 29, 2004⁴¹⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera (chrome finish) number 390418K dated 1943 has “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸¹. Camera was sold for 2040 Euros including buyer's premium at the 42nd Leitz Photographica Auction on June 9 and 10, 2023³⁸¹.

Leica IIIcK number 390426K is one of the very few black paint Leica IIIc cameras known to exist³⁶⁰.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390433K was sold for 6600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 20th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 12, 2011⁴⁰⁴. The lot was described as “engraved 'FL.No 38079' and 'Luftwaffen-Eigentum', white K on shutter blind, grey leather covering, delivered on March 7th,1944 to BLN (delivery number 9913)...'“⁴⁰⁴.

Leica IIIcK camera (grey finish) number 390436K dated 1944 was sold for 6000Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “...engraved “Luftwaffen-Eigentum” and “Fl.-No. 38079”. Delivered to the Luftwaffe Berlin on March 07th 1944 as LOOKX with the typical shipment number 9913. ...Cracks in the vulcanite repaired...Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.“⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390440K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 390446 with “Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ marking next to the viewfinder was upgraded to Leica IIId using the original Leica IIId self-timer mechanism³⁶⁴. Top and base plate of the camera have been restored³⁶⁴. The body was delivered on March 7, 1944 to Luftwaffe in Berlin as a part of delivery number 9913³⁶⁴. Some parts of the vulcanite are missing near strap lugs³⁶⁴. The shutter speed dial of the camera is designed for VACU flash outfit³⁶⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 390450K has grey finish⁵³⁴. It was illustrated in Kikuo Urago's "Leica MANUAL" book in 1984⁵⁹⁸. This camera was illustrated on page 37 of Dennis Laney's “Leica Collector’s Guide (2nd Edition)“ book⁵³⁴. The camera featured ”Fl. No. 38079“ engraving and a “Luftwaffen-Eigentum“ covered by a plate that was removed later⁵³⁴.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390451K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIc camera (grey finish) (converted to IIIf) number 390452K dated 1945 was sold for 10625 Euros including buyer's premium at the 4th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 22, 2003⁴²⁰. The lot was described as “The camera, which originally belonged to Theo Kisselbach, was taken over by a member of the US Army shortly after the war (Note of the author of this website: Likely this take over occured in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².). The camera was later converted to IIIf at Leitz and then acquired by Leni Riefenstahl. Riefenstahl used it for many years, including in Africa (Nuba), until Theo Kisselbach acquired it in 1966. T..original shutter cloth with a white K. Included are a card from Theo Kisselbach, a letter from Leni Riefenstahl in which she confirms that she used this camera to photograph, among other things, for the Nuba books, a copy of a dedication from Leni Riefenstahl on the occasion of the handover of the camera to Theo Kisselbach, a copy of the delivery book from Leitz, and a photo of Leni Riefenstahl with this camera!“⁴²⁰.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390453K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390454K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390455K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390456K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390457K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390458K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390459K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390460K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390463K has grey colour finish⁴⁰⁶. The camera dated 1944 was sold for 3120 Euros including buyer's premium at the 18th WestLicht Camera Auction on December 4, 2010⁴⁰⁶. The lot was described as “..grey leather covering, white K on shutter curtain..“⁴⁰⁶.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390467K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390468K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390469K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390470K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390471K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390473K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390474K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390475K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390476K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390477K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390478K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390479K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390480K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390481K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390482K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390483K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390484K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390485K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390486K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390487K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390488K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390489K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390490K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390491K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390492K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390493K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390494K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390495K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390496K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390497K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390498K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390499K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390509K has grey colour finish⁴⁰².The camera was sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “....grey leather covering, white 'K' on shutter curtain, ....“⁴⁰².

Leica IIIcK number 390518K has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 3840 Euros including buyer's premium at the 9th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 20, 2006⁴¹⁵. The lot was described as “....grey leather covering, white K on the shutter curtain, military camera (delivered on February 3rd, 1944 to Bln. 9444), ....“⁴¹⁵.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390526K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390527K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390528K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390529K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390530K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390531K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390532K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390533K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390534K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390535K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390536K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390537K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390538K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390539K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390540K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390541K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390542K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390543K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390544K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390545K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390546K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390547K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390548K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390549K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390550K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390551K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390552K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390553K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390554K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390555K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390556K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390557K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390558K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390559K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390560K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390561K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390562K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390563K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390564K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390565K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390566K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390567K has grey colour finish³⁹¹. It featured white K on the shutter blind and no military engravings³⁹¹. The camera was sold for 7800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction on March 10, 2018³⁹¹. Camera came from Jim Jannard collection³⁹¹. This camera was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390568K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390569K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390570K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390571K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390572K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390573K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390574K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390575K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390576K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390577K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390578K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390579K has grey colour finish³⁹³. The camera was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 30th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 19, 2016³⁹³. The lot was described as “....white “K” on shutter blind) .... grey leather covering, ... the camera was delivered to the US Army on June 25th 1945 and comes with the brown everready case stamped with 'Kendall D. Kaden Major Signal Corps U.S.Army' and some documentation from the former owners“³⁹³.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390580K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390581K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390582K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390583K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390584K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390585K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390586K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390587K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390588K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390589K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390590K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390591K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390592K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390593K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390594K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390595K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390596K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390597K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390598K dated 1944 was offered but remained unsold at the 30th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 19, 2016³⁹³. It was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390599K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390600K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390601K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390602K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390603K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390604K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390605K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390606K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390607K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390608K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390609K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390610K dated 1945 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 1920 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “late grey IIIc K converted to IIIf with self timer, according to the previous owner the camera was delivered to General Frank A. Keating, commander of the US 102th Infantry and military governor in Germany, later US military advisor in Korea. The camera was acquired directly from Mr. Keating's estate..“⁴⁰⁵.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390611K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390612K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390613K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390614K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390615K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390616K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390617K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². The same camera was auctioned off at the 48th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2026⁵⁸⁵.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390618K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390619K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390620K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390621K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². It was illustrated on the page 85 of Paul-Henry van Hasbroeck's “The Leica: A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory“ book³⁶⁰.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390622K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390623K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390624K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390625K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390626K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390627K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390628K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390629K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390630K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390631K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390632K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390633K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390634K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390635K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390636K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390637K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390638K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390639K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390640K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390641K dated circa 1944 has grey colour finish⁴⁰⁸. The camera was sold for 2880 Euros including buyer's premium at the 16th WestLicht Camera Auction on December 5, 2009⁴⁰⁸. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering (synchronised on top plate....“⁴⁰⁸. This camera was was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390642K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390643K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390644K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390645K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390646K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390647K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390648K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390649K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390650K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390651K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390652K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390653K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390654K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². It was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390655K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390656K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390657K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390658K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390659K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390660K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390661K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390662K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390663K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390664K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390665K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390666K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390667K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390668K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390669K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390670K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390671K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390672K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390673K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390674K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390675K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390676K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390677K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390678K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390679K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390680K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390681K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390682K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390683K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390684K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390685K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390686K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390687K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390688K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390689K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390690K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390691K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390692K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390693K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390694K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390695K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390696K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390697K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390698K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390699K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390700K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390701K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390702K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390703K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390704K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390705K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390706K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390707K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390708K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390709K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390710K dated 1943 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 28800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “...grey leather covering, white K on shutter blind)...delivered to BLN Berlin on September 29th, 1941 (delivery number 25858)“⁴⁰². It was was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390711K dated 1945 has grey colour finish³⁹⁸. The camera was sold for 1200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 25th WestLicht Camera Auction on March 22, 2014³⁹⁸. It was was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390712K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390713K has grey colour finish³⁸⁴. The camera was sold for 5400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 20, 2021³⁸⁴. The camera had no military engravings and was one of the last original gray painted military Leica IIIc cameras, first intended to the German Army but finally delivered to the US Army on the July 7, 1945, as Leica records show, few weeks after the German surrender³⁸⁴.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390714K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390715K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390716K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390717K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390718K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390719K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390720K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390721K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390722K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390723K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390724K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390725K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390726K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390727K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390728K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390729K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390730K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390731K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390732K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390733K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390734K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390735K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390736K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390737K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390738K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390739K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390740K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390741K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390742K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390743K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390744K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390745K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390746K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390747K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390748K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390749K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390750K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390751K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390752K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390753K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390754K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390755K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390756K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390757K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390758K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390759K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390760K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390761K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390762K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390763K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390764K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390765K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390766K dated 1945 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 2160 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 21, 2005⁴¹⁷. The lot was described as “... white K on shutter blind, one of the few grey IIIcK delivered to the American army (order no.8152, July 7th 1945)...“⁴¹⁷. Before that, it was offered but remained unsold at the 2nd-3rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2003⁴²¹.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390767K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390768K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390769K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390770K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390771K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390772K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390773K dated 1945 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 16000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “...delivered to the American Army after the war...vulcanite covering renewed in the 1950s and painted gray... Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.“⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390774K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390775K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390776K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². This camera dated 1943 was auctioned at the Bohnams' “The Fine Leica Centenary Sale“ on November 29, 2014 at Bonhams Hong Kong Gallery in Hong Kong⁵³¹.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390777K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390778K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390779K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390780K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390781K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390782K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390783K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390784K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². It was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹. The camera had been converted to Leica IIIf specification⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390785K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390786K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390787K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390788K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390789K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390790K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390791K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390792K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390793K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390794K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390795K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390796K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390797K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390798K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390799K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390800K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390801K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390802K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390803K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390804K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390805K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390806K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390807K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390808K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². The photographs of this camera appeared on page 60 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. This camera featured letter “K“ engraved after serial number and stamped on shutter curtain⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390809K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390810K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390811K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390812K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390813K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390814K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390815K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390816K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390817K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390818K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390819K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390820K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390821K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390822K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390823K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390824K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390825K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390826K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390827K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390828K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390829K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390830K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390831K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390832K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390833K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390834K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390835K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390836K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390837K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390838K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390839K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390840K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390841K dated 1945 has grey colour finish⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for 2400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering (crack on back), white K on shutter blind, ...“⁴⁰¹. It was was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390842K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390843K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390844K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390845K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390846K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390847K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390848K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390849K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390850K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390851K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390852K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390853K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390854K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390855K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390856K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390857K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390858K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390859K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390860K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390861K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390862K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390863K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390864K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390865K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390866K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390867K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390868K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390869K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390870K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². It was illustrated on the Page 20 of the “Classic Camera“ magazine Issue 5 from February 1998. The camera was upgraded to a IIIf specification.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390871K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390872K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390873K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390874K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390875K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390876K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390877K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390878K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390879K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390880K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 390881K dated 1945 has grey colour finish⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for 3000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “...grey leather covering, white K on shutter blind,..“⁴⁰¹. Before that, it was sold for 5250 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 29, 2004⁴¹⁹. It was was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390882K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390883K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390884K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390885K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390886K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390887K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390888K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390889K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390890K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390891K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390892K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390893K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390894K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390895K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390896K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390897K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390898K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390899K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390900K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390901K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390902K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390903K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390904K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390905K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390906K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390907K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390908K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390909K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390910K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390911K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390912K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390913K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390914K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390915K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390916K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390917K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390918K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390919K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390920K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390921K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390922K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390923K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390924K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390925K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390926K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390927K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390928K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390929K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². It was illustrated in the 1979 Kazuo Nakagawa's "Leica History" (Reprint, 1994) book.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390930K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390931K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390932K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390933K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390934K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390935K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390936K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390937K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390938K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390939K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390940K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390941K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390942K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390943K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390944K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390945K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390946K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390947K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390948K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390949K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390950K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390951K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390952K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390953K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390954K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390955K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390956K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390957K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390958K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390959K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390960K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390961K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390962K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390963K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390964K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390965K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390966K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390967K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390968K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390969K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390970K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷². This camera was offered but remained unsold at the 47th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 22, 2025⁵³³. The lot was described as “Rare Leica IIIc K, originally intended for the German Army but, as Leica records show, finally delivered to the U.S. Army on July 7, 1945—just weeks after Germany’s surrender. The camera is in fine condition, with replaced shutter curtains and black vulcanite, and comes with a matching Summitar 2/5cm no.559458, delivered on the same day to the U.S. Army.“⁵³³.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390971K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390972K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390973K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390974K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390975K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390976K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390977K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390978K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390979K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390980K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390981K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390982K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390983K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390984K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390985K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390986K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390987K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390988K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390989K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390990K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390991K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390992K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390993K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390994K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390995K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390996K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390997K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390998K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 390999K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 391000K was delivered to U.S. Army Personnel in the period from May 1945 to February 1946 following formal surrender of Germany on May 7, 1945²⁷².

Leica IIIcK number 391010K has grey colour finish. The camera is dated 1945. The camera was sold for 3600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰. The lot was described as “...white K on shutter, grey leather covering), with white lettering print on rear for US Army (P.H.S.910 3152)...“⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391038K has grey colour finish⁵⁹⁴. It has M.W.H.W. engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁹⁴. This camera was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 391044K has grey colour finish³⁹¹. This camera was delivered to US Army on August 4, 1945³⁹¹. The camera was sold for 1080 Euros including buyer's premium at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction on March 10, 2018³⁹¹.

Leica IIIcK number 391059K has grey colour finish³⁹⁵. This camera was delivered to US Army on May of 1945³⁹⁵. White K on shutter curtain³⁹⁵. The camera was sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 28th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 21, 2015³⁹⁵.

Leica IIIcK camera number 391069K in grey finish was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIc number 391101 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391102 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391103 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391104 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391105 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391106 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391107 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391108 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391109 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391110 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391111 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391112 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391113 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391114 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391115 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391116 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391117 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391118 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391119 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391120 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391121 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391122 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391123 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391124 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391125 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391126 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391127 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391128 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391129 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391130 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391131 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391132 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391133 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391134 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391135 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391136 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391137 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391138 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391139 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391140 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391141 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391142 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391143 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391144 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391145 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391146 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391147 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391148 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391149 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391150 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391151 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391152 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391153 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391154 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391155 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹. This camera, dated 1943, was illustrated on page 61 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc number 391156 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391157 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391158 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391159 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391160 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391161 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391162 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391163 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391164 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391165 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391166 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391167 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391168 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391169 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391170 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391171 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391172 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391173 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391174 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for 2280 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “...original top-plate and base-plate (upgraded to syn in early 50s)... delivered to the American Army on July 24th, 1945 (delivery number 8175)...“⁴⁰³.

Leica IIIc number 391175 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391176 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391177 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391178 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391179 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391180 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391181 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391182 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391183 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391184 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391185 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391186 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391187 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391188 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391189 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391190 is finished in chrome⁴⁰¹. The camera was sold for 3000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “.......original top plate and base plate, white K on shutter curtain ... delivered to the American Army on July 24th, 1945 (delivery number 8175),...“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391191 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391192 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391193 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391194 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391195 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391196 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391197 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391198 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391199 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391200 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391201 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391202 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391203 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391204 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391205 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391206 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391207 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391208 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391209 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391210 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391211 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391212 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391213 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391214 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391215 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391216 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391217 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391218 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391219 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391220 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391221 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391222 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391223 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391224 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391225 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391226 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391227 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391228 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391229 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391230 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391231 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391232 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391233 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391234 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391235 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391236 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391237 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391238 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391239 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391240 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391241 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391242 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391243 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391244 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391245 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391246 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391247 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391248 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391249 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391250 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391251 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391252 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391253 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391254 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391255 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391256 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391257 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391258 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391259 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391260 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391261 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391262 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391263 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391264 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391265 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391266 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391267 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391268 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391269 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391270 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391271 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391272 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391273 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391274 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391275 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391276 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391277 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391278 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391279 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391280 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391281 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391282 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391283 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391284 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391285 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391286 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391287 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391288 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391289 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391290 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391291 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391292 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391293 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391294 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391295 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391296 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391297 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391298 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391299 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc number 391300 is finished in chrome, doesn't have a “K“ after serial number. Shutter curtain is marked with “K“.⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIcK camera number 391428K in grey finish was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹. The camera had ”W.H.“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIcK number 391432K has grey colour finish and is referred to as “Leica IIIc W.H. Rundbildkamera E2“. The camera was sold for 240000 Euros including buyer's premium at the “100 years of Leica Camera“ WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2014³⁹⁹. The lot was described as “Unique German military panoramic outfit, containing grey Leica IIIcK W.H. no. 391432K (points present, white “K“ on curtain) delivered to Berlin on 01.07.1943 LOOPN “W.H.“ with shipment no. 9473, with Elmar 5cm f/3.5 lens W.H. no.583862 delivered to Berlin on 03.02.44 as Elmar “W.H.“ with shipment no. 9773. With grey Hektor 13,5 cm lens f/4.5 no. 576078, delivered to Berlin on 04.09.44 with shipment number 9778 and special gray reversed VIOOH finder W.H. (finder restored) with reticle for 13,5 cm, mounted on matching woodenLeitz tripod with aiming circle “beh“. Including a Leitz scissor-telescope S.F.14 Z. Gi. with special ocular adaptor for photography with the 5cm Elmar through the telescope. As a complete outfit with case only one other example is known to exist. Ex Luigi Cane collection..Technically, these camera were also particulary interesting: Two fiducial points in the frame bisect the long dimension of the negative format. Those points were usually removed in cameras used after the war. As a so-called “roundshot-camera E2“ it was used for panoramic photography by the Artillery“³⁹⁹. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. In his “Geburtstage der Leitz-Foto-Konstruktionen ab 1927“ book, Wilhelm Albert dated the “birthday“ of the panoramic camera E2 with picture markers, 13.5 cm lens, reticle-plate telescope viewfinder (with 3x magnifier) and aiming circle in aircraft gray finish and matte chrome plating (“Rundbildkamera mit Bildmarken E2 (endgültig) 13,5 cm Objektiv, Strichplattenfernrohrsucher 3x und Richtkreis in fliegergrauer Ausführung und Mattverchromung “) as January 30, 1941, and noted himself as designer⁵⁷³.

Leica IIIcK number 391436K has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 5040 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “...rare W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) camera ...special fiducial points at film plate removed, grey leather, grey paint, white K on shutter blind, delivered as LOOPN on July 1st 1943 to WH BLN (delivery number 9473)...“⁴⁰⁵. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391440K dated 1943 has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and white K on shutter blind³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 4800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “...W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) camera with grey leather covering (... restored), ...., white K on shutter blind, special fiducial film points still present (usually removed later), ... delivered on Jul.7th, 1943 to W H Bln. (delivery number 9808) ...“⁴⁰². “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391442K has grey colour finish³⁹⁴. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and white K on shutter blind³⁹⁴. The camera was delivered to Wermacht Heer in Berlin on July 7th, 1943 (delivery number 9808)³⁹⁴. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 29th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 6, 2016³⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 391451K has grey colour finish⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 90 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. It had “W.H.“ engraving under “Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ on the top plate⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391494K dated 1943 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 4500 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “Rare gray Leica IIIc K “W.H.” (Wehrmacht Heer = Army).... The typical fiducial points in the film frame are still present. The “W.H.” engraving on the topplate modified to “A.W.B.D”. ...delivered as “W H” on February 03rd 1944 with shipment number 9773. Second shutter curtain torn off, cracks in the vulcanite repaired and two small parts missing. ...Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.“⁴²⁴. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391503K has grey colour finish³⁸⁷. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and white K on shutter blind³⁸⁷.The camera was sold for 5400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2020³⁸⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 391509K has grey colour finish⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 90 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. It had “WH“ engraving under “Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ on the top plate⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391510K has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and red K on shutter blind³⁶⁴. The late production camera was delivered to Berlin (Bln) on December 5, 1944³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 4800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 26th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 22, 2014³⁹⁷.

Leica IIIcK (grey finish) number 391511K was sold for 3840 Euros including buyer's premium at the 20th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 12, 2011⁴⁰⁴. The lot was described as “W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) ... (grey leather, still with special fiducial points at film plate), never repainted or restored, ...“⁴⁰⁴. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. The same camera was auctioned off at the 48th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2026⁵⁸⁵.

Leica IIIc number 391537 has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. The camera is dated 1944 is associated with W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) and is code-named LOOPN K)³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 13200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 18th WestLicht Camera Auction on December 4, 2010⁴⁰⁶. The lot was described as “grey W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) camera with grey leather covering (LOOPN K)... white K on shutter blind, special fiducial film points still present (usually removed later), .. delivered on Dec.12th, 1944 to Bln. (delivery number 9774) -...“⁴⁰⁶. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391538K has grey colour finish³⁸⁵. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and white K on shutter blind³⁸⁵. The camera was sold for 1920 Euros including buyer's premium at the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 12, 2021 with the following description: “very rare W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) Leica IIIc K with grey leather covering, later repainted in black (top and bottom plates as well as the leather covering), white K on shutter blind, flash sync. added on the top plate (removed flash sync. can be seen on the front, covered in black), release button also modified“³⁸⁵.

Leica IIIcK number 391539K dated 1944 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 3750 Euros including buyer's premium at the 2nd-3rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2003⁴²¹. The lot was described as “original and very rare, grey painted IIIcK engraved “W.H.”, grey leather, white K on shutter blind, typical (mostly removed) fiducial points at film plate, ...delivered 5 December 1944 Bln.-Wehrmacht Berlin)“⁴²¹. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc number 391545K dated 1943 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 7200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 15th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 23, 2009⁴⁰⁹. The lot was described as “fully original and extremely rare IIIc K W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) in fantastic condition, grey leather, center fiducial points at film plane still present (usually these were removed later)...“⁴⁰⁹. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc number 391563K dated 1944 has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. This late production camera is associated with W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) and is code-named LOOPN K)³⁶⁴. The camera was delivered to Bln (Berlin) on December 5, 1944, as a part of delivery number 9774³⁶⁴.The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 22nd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2012⁴⁰². The lot was described as “late grey W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) camera with grey leather covering, ... (only special fiducial film points removed)...engraved 'W.H.', ...delivered on December 5th, 1944 to Berlin (Bln), delivery number nos.9774 ..“⁴⁰². “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391577K dated 1944 has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 10200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 16th WestLicht Camera Auction on December 5, 2009⁴⁰⁸. The lot was described as “fully original and rare W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) camera in very fine original condition - grey leather, grey paint, still with special fiducial points at film plate present (usually these were removed later), white K on shutter blind ...“⁴⁰⁸. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391594K has grey colour finish³⁸⁴. The camera was sold for 9000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 39th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 20, 2021³⁸⁴. The camera has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate³⁸⁴. It was delivered to Berlin on December 5, 1944³⁸⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 391597K is a late production camera that has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and red K on shutter blind³⁶⁴. The camera was delivered to Bln (Berlin) on January 5, 1944, as a part of delivery number 9775³⁶⁴. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 26th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 22, 2014³⁹⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 391599K dated 1944 has grey colour finish³⁸⁸. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate³⁸⁸. The camera was sold for 3840 Euros including buyer's premium at the 35th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2019³⁸⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 391606K has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate³⁶⁴. The camera was delivered to Bln (Berlin) in 1944, as a part of delivery number 9777³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 11400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 24th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 23, 2013⁴⁰⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391614K dated 1944 has grey colour finish. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 35th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2019³⁸⁸. The lot had the following description: “extremely rare outfit consisting from a very clean military IIIc K engraved W.H. camera with grey leather covering (original Wehrmacht-Heer camera, delivered on December 5th, 1944 to Bln. 9777), ... grey painted camera-lens support cradle, green painted panoramic head marked 'beh 8594' and green painted tripod marked 'E. LEITZ WETZLAR' ....“³⁸⁸. Before that, the camera was offered but remained unsold at the 31st WestLicht Camera Auction on June 12, 2017³⁹². Before that, the camera was offered but remained unsold at the 9th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 20, 2006⁴¹⁵.

Leica IIIcK number 391615K has grey colour finish⁵⁹⁴. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁹⁴. This camera was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 391616K has grey colour finish⁵⁶⁹. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the last page of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo), on the advertisement for Leica Shop Vienna, in 1996⁵⁶⁹. This camera was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 391619K has grey colour finish³⁶⁴. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate³⁶⁴. The camera was delivered to Bln (Berlin) on November 13, 1940³⁶⁴. The camera was sold for 6600 Euros including buyer's premium at the 17th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 29, 2010⁴⁰⁷.

Leica IIIcK (grey) number 391620K was sold for 38400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 20th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 12, 2011⁴⁰⁴. The lot was described as “W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) ...grey leather, still with special fiducial points at film plate), ....“⁴⁰⁴. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK (grey) number 391625K was illustrated on the Page 18 of the “Classic Camera“ magazine Issue 5 from February 1998 and was engraved “W.H.“.

Leica IIIcK (grey) number 391627K dated 1944 was sold for 4560 Euros including buyer's premium at the 10th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 18, 2006⁴¹⁴. The lot was described as “...IIIcK W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) ...gray leather, red shutter, center fiducial points at film plane still present (usually removed later), ..“⁴¹⁴. Before that, it was sold for 6875 Euros including buyer's premium at the 6th WestLicht Camera Auction on November 6, 2004⁴¹⁸. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK (grey) number 391631 dated 1944 was sold for 4000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 11, 2025⁴²⁹. The lot was described as “Rare gray Leica IIIc K “W.H.” (Wehrmacht Heer = Army) in very beautiful condition. The typical fiducial points in the film frame milled-off, the partition lines still visible. The shutter curtains have been replaced after the war. Extremely late wartime delivery on December 05th 1944, with shipment number 9775. Body without lens, for a matching “W.H."⁴²⁹. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391640K has grey colour finish⁵⁹⁴. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁹⁴. This camera was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Rare Leica" book in 2014⁵⁹⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 391643K was illustrated in Mr. Lars Netopil's "Museum Leica" book in 2018⁵⁹⁶. It had grey colour finish and W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate⁵⁹⁶.

Leica IIIcK number 391644K dated circa 1944 has grey colour finish⁴⁰³. The camera was sold for 6000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 21st WestLicht Camera Auction on May 12, 2012⁴⁰³. The lot was described as “W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) ...grey leather, still with special fiducial points at film plate), never repainted or restored, ...delivered on ....December 5th, 1944, ..delivery numbers 9775 ...)“⁴⁰³. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391645K dated circa 1944 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 13200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 19th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 28, 2011⁴⁰⁵. The lot was described as “... W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) camera ...still with special fiducial points at film plate, all details original (grey leather, grey paint, white K on shutter blind), ...“⁴⁰⁵. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391654K has grey colour finish³⁸⁷. It has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate³⁸⁷. The camera features white K on shutter blind³⁸⁷. The camera was sold for 12000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2020³⁸⁷.

Leica IIIcK number 391658K has grey colour finish. The camera is dated 1944 and was sold for 5000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 2nd Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 10, 2020⁴²⁷. The lot was described as “...“W.H.” Wehrmacht Heer (Army)... The typical fiducial points in the film plane are still present. Very dark red “K” still barely legible on the shutter curtain. ...delivered ...with shipment 9777 to Berlin.“⁴²⁷. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391676K has grey colour finish⁵³⁴. This camera was illustrated on page 36 of Dennis Laney's “Leica Collector’s Guide (2nd Edition)“ book⁵³⁴. The camera featured “W.H.“ engraving⁵³⁴.

Leica IIIcK number 391679K has grey colour finish³⁹¹. The camera has W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) engraved under “Leica D.R.P Ernst Leitz Wetzlar“ engraving on the top plate and white K on the shutter blind³⁹¹. The camera was sold for 9000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 32nd WestLicht Camera Auction on March 10, 2018³⁹¹.

Leica IIIcK number 391687K has grey colour finish. The camera dated 1944 was sold for 6000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 4th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 8, 2022⁴²⁵. The lot was described as “...Leica IIIc K “W.H.” ...typical fiducial points in the film frame are still present. White “K” on the shutter curtain. ... ...delivery on December 05th 1944 with shipment number 9775...“⁴²⁵. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391694K dated 1944 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 8000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 29, 2004⁴¹⁹. The lot was described as “...W.H. (Wehrmacht Heer) ... (delivered on 05.12.44 Bln - 9973), grey paint and grey leather are perfect, white K on shutter blind, fiducial points at film plate...“⁴¹⁹. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIcK number 391698K dated 1944 has grey colour finish. The camera was sold for 5640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 7th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 21, 2005⁴¹⁷. The lot was described as “...IIIcK W.H. (Wehrmacht-Heer) ... grey leather, white K on black shutter blind, typical fiducial points at film plate still present.....“⁴¹⁷. “Fiducial points“ that are visible when the shutter is open⁵⁴⁰. These points divide the long dimension of the Leica format⁵⁴⁰. The negatives produced feature “notches“ that correspond to the position of these points⁵⁴⁰. These notches, which always appear in the center of the format, could serve as an index or reference for making measurements⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 391823 had “Heer“ engraving⁵⁷⁹.

Leica IIIc number 392071 has chrome finish. The camera dated 1945 was sold for 1400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 4th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 8, 2022⁴²⁵. The lot was described as “Late example of the first Leica IIIc version with step below the “R/A” lever. Chrome camera with original dark gray body covering. Delivered in August 1945 to the American Army. ... Provenance: Allen collection.“⁴²⁵.

Leica IIIc number 392541 has chrome finish³⁸⁸. The camera was offered but remained unsold at the 35th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2019³⁸⁸. The lot had the following description: “a historically interesting military Leica camera, used and owned by U.S Army General Mark W. Clark; Clark was the youngest four-star general in the United States Army during World War II, after the war he became the Commander in Chief of US Forces of Occupation in Austria, where he most probably received this camera. During the Korean War, he took over as commander of the United Nations Command on May 12, 1952, Clark commanded the UN forces in Korea until the armistice was signed on July 27, 1953 and retired from the Army on October 31 of the same year. The camera is engraved on the back with 'Ann Clark c/o Gen. M.W. Clark U.S.A.' (Ann Clark was the daughter of the M.W. Clark), it has been delivered to U.S. Army on 20.10.1945 (contract number 13243).“³⁸⁸.

Leica IIIcK number 393346K has grey colour finish³⁷⁸. It was delivered to the US Army on November 10, 1945³⁷⁸. The camera was sold for 2880 Euros including buyer's premium at the 45th Leitz Photographica Auction on November 23, 2024³⁷⁸.

Leica IIIc number 393630 has chrome finish⁵⁶⁹. It was part of Kenjiro Nakamura's collection in 1995 and was exhibited at the “History and Development of Imaging“ exhibition at the Memorial Museum of the Machine Industry in the same year⁵⁶⁹. The photograph of the camera was featured on the pages of Camera Review No. 37 (Leica-Book '96), published by Asahi Sonorama (Tokyo) in 1996⁵⁶⁹. The camera had “Heer“ engraved on its top plate⁵⁶⁹.

Leica IIIcK camera number 395448K (chrome finish) was illustrated on the page 78 of the Dennis Laney's “Leica Collector's Guide“ (2nd edition)⁵³⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 400021 dated 1946 was sold for 1200 Euros including buyer's premium at the 23rd WestLicht Camera Auction on May 25, 2013⁴⁰¹. The lot was described as “chrome post-war body in original condition, delivered to the AES (American Exchange Service) on July 31st, 1946 (delivery number 16439), Summitar 2/5cm no.658492 (cap) engraved 'Prop U.S. Army', delivered to SigCo (Signal Corps) on October 5th, 1948 (delivery number 19807), everready case, canvas case with strap, 4 spools, unopened Ansco film, a Soldier's pay record book, U.S. batch and two badges - a fully authentic American military outfit !“⁴⁰¹.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 400688 dated 1946 was sold 1300 Euros including buyer's premium at the 1st Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 5, 2019⁴²⁸. The lot was described as “Delivered on June 31st 1946, AES engraved on the back of the topplate, shutter sticky (still operating),....“⁴²⁸.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 402660 with “Property of U.S. Army“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁸⁷. The camera was delivered to the U.S. Army on August 28, 1946 and was once in repair on May 10, 1960, when it was upgraded to Leica IIIf specifications³⁸⁷. The camera was sold for 5400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 36th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 13, 2020³⁸⁷.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 417267 is associated with the “War Crimes Post Exchange“ service³⁹⁰. The camera was sold for 1800 Euros including buyer's premium at the 33rd WestLicht Camera Auction on November 24, 2018³⁹⁰. The lot included included is an original receipt from War Crimes Enclosure Post Exchange in Munich, with noted serial numbers of camera and 5cm lens, where the outfit has been bought by sergeant Daryl Kramer (paid in Military Payment Cerificates)³⁹⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 424375 with “Property of US. Government“ marking next to the viewfinder³⁷⁹. The camera was delivered to the U.S. Army on March 11, 1948³⁷⁹. The camera was repaired and upgraded to Leica IIIf specifications in 1954 and 1956³⁷⁹. The camera was sold for 2640 Euros including buyer's premium at the 44th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 10, 2024³⁷⁹. Before that, it was sold for 1400 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “...delivered to the U.S. Army on September 11th, 1948. ...Typical conversion using “plates” from IIIc to IIIf, while retaining the original topplate. Vulcanite covering from the time of the conversion in the 1950s. ... Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.“⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 465277 and dated 1949 was sold for 15000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 5th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 7, 2023⁴²⁴. The lot was described as “Rare variant of a IIIc with engraving “Aeronautica Militare” for the Italian Air Force. ...Typical flash socket on the front of the body shell. Both delivered to Cattaneo (the then Italian Leica importer) on February 14th 1949 with shipment number 274. ... Provenance: Antonio Maresca collection.“⁴²⁴.

Leica IIIc camera, which has a chrome finish and the serial number 466069 is dated 1948⁵⁴⁰. It was illustrated on page 103 of James L. Lager's “Leica: An Illustrated History - Volume 1 - Cameras - Signed Deluxe Limited Edition“ book⁵⁴⁰. The photograph was credited to “Zucco photo“⁵⁴⁰. The camera is associated with Italian military and has “AERONAUTICA MILITAIRE“ engraved above its serial number⁵⁴⁰.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 467620 and dated 1949 was sold for 6000 Euros including buyer's premium at the 17th WestLicht Camera Auction on May 29, 2010⁴⁰⁷. The lot was described as “IIIc 'Landeskriminalpolizeiamt' --- Hess.Landeskriminalpolizeiamt' (Criminal Police Office in Hessen) engraved on back of top plate, ...German Police camera with sharkskin leather covering, synchronized, according to a letter by Leica company dated 1990, the camera was delivered on February 18th, 1949 to the commandership of the Police in Wiesbaden - ex. Ansaldi collection“⁴⁰⁷.

Leica IIIc camera (chrome finish) number 474239 and dated 1949 was offered but remained unsold at the 6th Wetzlar Camera Auction on October 12, 2024⁴²³. The lot was described as “...The topplate engraved “Hess. Landeskriminalpolizeiamt” (Hessian State Criminal Police Office). Body cover in “Sharkskin” structure. Conversion into “f”-type flash synchronization by means of a screwed-on plate with setting ring for the sync.-dials and plug-in socket attached on the back. ... Inventory sticker on the bottomplate. Delivered together on May 23rd 1949, to the Hessian State Criminal Police Office Wiesbaden.“⁴²³.