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Actions	targe Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\B_numbers\B501-B1000\B736.01.jpg; B736; ;$ $Archived Images\B_numbers\B501-B1000\B736.02.jpg; B736; targe; shield$ $Archived Images\B_numbers\B501-B1000\B736.09.jpg; B736; targe; shield$ Object numberB736 Titletarge DescriptionScottish Highland targe, circular, wooden frame with leather cover with a studded pattern. There is a faint celtic design on the leather. Four small bosses surround a large central boss, which has a hole possibly used to fit a spike during battle. The back is covered in deer hide and furnished with the remains of loops. Mid-18th century. Production placeScotland Production period18th century (mid) Object nameshield Dimensions whole diameter: 51.0 cm

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$Archived Images\B_numbers\B501-B1000\B736.02.jpg; B736; targe; shield$

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Object numberB736

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DescriptionScottish Highland targe, circular, wooden frame with leather cover with a studded pattern. There is a faint celtic design on the leather. Four small bosses surround a large central boss, which has a hole possibly used to fit a spike during battle. The back is covered in deer hide and furnished with the remains of loops. Mid-18th century.

Production placeScotland

Production period18th century (mid)

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