Russian Targe
| Russian Targe | |
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| Weapon type: | Protective weapon, |
| Designations: | Russian Targe |
| Use: | Shield, weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Russia , armory |
| Distribution: | Russia |
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The Russian Targe is an early modern shield and a defensive and offensive weapon from Russia .
description
The Russian Targe is a round shield with a centrally mounted armored sleeve instead of a shield boss . The wearer can put his arm through the sleeve, which completely envelops the forearm. The hand is only protected on the upper side by a movable plate. Usually, the wearer also protects his hand with a chain glove . On the top of the arm there is a holder to hold a dagger or short sword blade . This blade was used for sudden impacts during combat, while the shield was used to block at the same time. A small window has been cut out near the edge for observation of the enemy. A fitting around the edge of the shield gives it more stability. In addition, it is reinforced by a cross-shaped fitting on the outer shield.
As a rule, the Russian Targe is made of steel . The inside is lined with fabric to soften enemy blows. Several cords and a handle are used for holding in normal use as a shield.
Similar shields are the Italian fencing shield and the lantern shield .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Imperial Russian Archaeological Society: Drevnosti Rossijskogo Gosudarstva. (Antiques of the Russian State) Collaboration with AA Belintseva, ES Davidova, SY Savrazhin. Weisse Stadt Verlag (Belyi Gorod), Moscow, published 1843 to 1853, (Reprint: Izdat.Belyj Gorod, Moscow 2007, ISBN 978-5-7793-1250-9 )