A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named GTRexclude 222nd and 226th Battalions provided

222nd and 226th Battalions provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field

marked "C" on the edge

and was veteran of 680 missions

with an original thin black thread remaining attached on one side

The Tradewind did one patrol in home waters

A Second War Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife; Named GTRexclude 222nd and 226th Battalions providedFine polished steel blade, magnetic, measuring 173 mm in length, obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is unmarked, with semi sharp edges and a very sharp tip, exhibiting scattered surface wear and minor scratches from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, magnetic, with ribbed grip on the bronze handle, domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 290 mm in length overall, surface rust present on the crossguard,