One of the Most Iconic Shields: The Scottish Targe
6,840This is a type of defensive weapon you most likely recognize for its unique style. The targe is a strapped shield, covered in hide and studded with silver or brass headed nails arranged in decorative patterns. It often has a small center boss, which sometimes allows for the attachment of a spike. It was used in Scotland between the early 17th century and the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
In this video I review The Glasgow, a reproduction made by Douglas Schaffer. You'll see closeup shots and hear my opinion on the craftsmanship, handling, and other interesting facts about this shield.
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/the-glasgow-targe-by-douglas/?koa=259
https://scottishtargesbydouglas.wordpress.com/
The original design that this reproduction is based on:
http://collections.glasgowmuseums.com/mwebcgi/mweb?request=record;id=242997;type=101#
If you haven't seen my video about the Highland Warrior exhibition at the Canadian War Museum:
https://youtu.be/PMGwZqpGFIo
Shooting a medieval breastplate with a Brown Bess flintlock musket
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*** Sources ***
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/24961
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Highland_targe.jpg
https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/collection-search-results/targe-highland/16371
http://collections.glasgowmuseums.com/mwebcgi/mweb?request=record;id=209433;type=101#
http://collections.glasgowmuseums.com/mwebcgi/mweb?request=record;id=243386;type=101
History of the targe
https://targeman.wordpress.com/history-of-the-targe/
The Highland Charge
https://ceathairne.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-highland-charge.html?fbclid=IwAR0YRY_0CjDI-TLp3DhxRxhxH-mHFVhyB_mKwYdOAGxKYxnvSZ01G8p2w8Q
Picture credits:
https://manuscriptminiatures.com/4333/16130
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Viking_Festival,_Delamont_County_Park,_June_2012_(17).JPG
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roman_shield.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/albatarges/photos/1706103182846918
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
Used with artist's permission
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