21st Nov, 2024 12:00
Fine Photographica
A Leica IIIb "N-L' Rangefinder Camera Outfit
1939/40, chrome, serial no. 346040, with Leitz Summitar f/2 50mm lens, chrome, seiral no. 560919, body, F, shutter working, lens, F, some signs of separation to the perimeter and some internal haze, together with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 35mm lens, chrome, serial no. 470930, body, VG, elements, VG, some internal haze, together with Leitz Hektor f/4.5 135mm lens, black, serial no. 442224*, body, G-VG, elements, VG, some light internal haze
Notes: Engraved to the base plate 'Edward Wernicki', Assigned to 506BS, 44BG, 8AF USAAF. Shot down 11-Apr-44 in B-24 42-7522 'Southern Comfort II. ' Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 3848
Reference: https://www.abmc.gov/decedent-search/wernicki%3Dedward
Sold for £1,375
Result plus buyers premium
1939/40, chrome, serial no. 346040, with Leitz Summitar f/2 50mm lens, chrome, seiral no. 560919, body, F, shutter working, lens, F, some signs of separation to the perimeter and some internal haze, together with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 35mm lens, chrome, serial no. 470930, body, VG, elements, VG, some internal haze, together with Leitz Hektor f/4.5 135mm lens, black, serial no. 442224*, body, G-VG, elements, VG, some light internal haze
Notes: Engraved to the base plate 'Edward Wernicki', Assigned to 506BS, 44BG, 8AF USAAF. Shot down 11-Apr-44 in B-24 42-7522 'Southern Comfort II. ' Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 3848
Reference: https://www.abmc.gov/decedent-search/wernicki%3Dedward
Auction: Fine Photographica, 21st Nov, 2024
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