A 1940 Destroyer War Badge Award Document To 2Nd Torpedo Boat Flotilla Auction ability & courage being decorated

ability & courage being decorated for gallantry in the Field on 5/16/17

including his old regiment

maker marked "G7" (unknown) on the reverse

The scabbard is dent-free and was repainted many years ago

maker marked on reverse JFS (Josef Feix & Sohn)

A 1940 Destroyer War Badge Award Document To 2Nd Torpedo Boat Flotilla Auction ability & courage being decoratedA 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 Btow. Footnote: Hans Btow (18941974) was a veteran of both the First and Second War,