Soldiers Targe

Built for serious training and heavy use, the Soldiers Targe brings larger shield work into everyday practice. About twice the size of a buckler, it gives you real surface to defend, redirect and counter from while remaining light enough for dynamic movement. Ideal for HEMA practitioners, reenactors and instructors, it lets you drill historical shield techniques, formation work and paired sparring with confidence and longevity.

A short history of the targe

Small round shields like the buckler and the larger targes were common across medieval and early modern Europe as personal defensive tools. Fighters chose these shields for mobility and quick defensive responses in one on one combat and in tight formations. Over time the targe became a versatile companion for civilian self defense, battlefield use and dueling. Modern trainers keep that heritage alive by offering historically inspired shapes that reproduce real handling while using materials that outlast wood and metal in everyday training.

Durable construction and practical details

The Soldiers Targe is molded from heavy duty polypropylene to withstand repeated impact without warping, rotting or rusting. It features a pronounced central boss to protect the hand and a reinforced grip design that stays comfortable during long sessions of partner drills or theatrical combat. The larger face provides more target area for practicing blocking, binding and shield strikes while still being manageable for footwork and transitions. Low maintenance and weatherproof, it is built to endure rigorous use for schools and individuals who need a reliable, historically inspired training shield.

Why choose this soldiers targe: authentic handling for larger shield work, weatherproof polypropylene construction, secure hand protection, and built for sustained training use.