Targe, Highland

Description

Highland targe of wood, covered with leather, with a double eagle in the centre, the cognisance of the MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles

Museum reference

H.LN 33

Object name

Targe, Highland

Physical description

Wood with leather covering and brass studs

Associations

emblem on shield: Macdonald, Lord of the Isles

Exhibitions

• Fonn's Duthchas: Land and Legacy (13 Jan 2007 - 01 Dec 2007)
  Highland Museums, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
  Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
  National Museums of Scotland
  Museum nan Eilean