Lot Essay
The WaA engraving indicates Waffen Amt (ordinance office) responsible for the inspection and quality control of military equipment. Lager records examples of WaA217 and WaA755.
Details
Leica IIIa no. 275206
chrome, the top and baseplate stamped with Reichsadler and WaA755, with a Leitz Elmar 5cm. f/3.5 lens no. 397718
chrome, the top and baseplate stamped with Reichsadler and WaA755, with a Leitz Elmar 5cm. f/3.5 lens no. 397718
Literature
James L. Lager (1993), Leica. An Illustrated History. Vol I - Cameras, p. 92, 95.