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A 1940 Destroyer War Badge Award Document to 2nd Torpedo Boat Flotilla

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A 1940 Destroyer War Badge Award Document to 2nd Torpedo Boat Flotilla

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A 1940 Destroyer War Badge Award Document to 2nd Torpedo Boat Flotilla

A certificate, measuring 151x229mm, extremely fine condition with two punched holes and some discolouration at top and bottom. It states that Matrosengefreiter (Navy Lance Corporal) Alfred Schneider of the 2nd Torpedo Boat Flotilla is awarded the Destroyer War Badge on December 9, 1940. It is signed in black ink by Captain at Sea and Leader of the Torpedo Boats, Hans Bütow.

Footnote:

Hans Bütow (1894–1974) was a veteran of both the First and Second War, and instrumental in establishing the German fast attack craft fleet. At the end of the Second War, he held the rank of Rear Admiral. He was awarded the Knight’s Cross for his role during the invasion of Norway. At the end of the war, Bütow refused to follow orders to destroy the harbour of Hamburg at great personal risk.