Scottish Targe Campbell of Achline
Order Code: Achline

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, dated 1755
(9 years after the Battle of Culloden ), which is inscribed "James Goodlate Campbell of Achline Esq.", and is now in the National Museum in Edinburgh.

Achline Leather Targe. ONLY £215.00