Scottish Targe Campbell of Lorn
Order Code: Lorn

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 patterns. Some targes had a lethal spike screwed into the central boss.

This targe is based on an original (possibly 17th century) , which is in Inverary Castle, the seat of the Campbells of Argyll. It is very similar to the Macdonald of the Isles targe, but depicts in its centre the Galley of Lorn,which is one of the symbols used by the Campbells at that time.

Campbell of Lorn Targe.ONLY £195.00