Leica IIIb "Luftwaffen Eigentum" with 50mm Elmar f3,5
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Leica IIIb "Luftwaffen Eigentum" Nr. 348459 with 50mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 535856. Originally delivered to the German Air Forces on April 6, 1940, the camera is engraved “Fl Nr. 38079" and has "Luftwaffen Eigentum" clearly embossed on the back vulcanite. The set comes in its original grey ever-ready case, also clearly marked "Luftwaffen Eigentum". This camera was owned by Harry “Bud" Rawlings (1911-1961), a World War II veteran from Toledo, Ohio. His Honorable Discharge Report states that he fought in Normandy, Rhineland, and the Ardennes campaigns in 1944-1945, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals after being wounded in action while on a night mission. This camera set is a part of American – and world – history. Condition: Excellent + overall
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Leica IIIb "Luftwaffen Eigentum" with 50mm Elmar f3,5
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