The eighteen dollar targe

[Woodsheal]

I guy I know who has examined numerous original targes, and their strap/grip set-ups, feels it was impossible to wield a dirk in the left hand while wearing a targe on that arm. Yet, period images depict the practice. Hmmmm....

There is no link between targe decorations/designs and specific clans. In fact, during the `45 when the Jacobites captured certain towns, they would issue demands to local craftsmen to mass produce targes for their army....

[sirdaniel1975]

Ornaments,,,?

According to W.H. Murray's book: Rob Roy MacGregor (which is considered by many to be one of the best sources for Gaelic culture in the Highlands during that time) Highland Scot's wore ornamention on their equipment and clothing. They did not carry money that often... which has a longer explanation.

They wore ornamentation in order to pay for a funeral in case of an untimely death, say combat. One could translate it as, "They Wore Their Money!" This is what I've read, and I believe it was in the above book. That version of Rob Roy's life is based on more fact, period culture, etc.. Not romanticized tales...

Another potential piece of evidence to consider.