Scottish Targe Cameron Style
Order Code: Cameron

In JACOBITE times, targes were the highlanders' main means of defence in battle. A targe was a circular shield about 19" in diameter, with the front covered in tough hide, and the back in deerskin. The front was decorated with brass or silver studs and plates which occasionally had cut-outs, backed with red cloth (traditionally a piece of red-coat's uniform). The leather was usually tooled in Celtic type patterns etc. Some targes had a lethal spike screwed into the central boss.

This targe is based on an original which is reputed to have been carried by CAMERON of LOCHIEL at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, where he was wounded in the ankles.

Cameron Leather Targe. ONLY £195.00