Talk:Stalwart/@comment-3391158-20180102204251/@comment-25396609-20180102205508

It's definitely a buckler-style shield. Keep in mind most of the weapons in the show don't QUITE match the real-world versions.

Most bucklers ae actually held in the hand, but some were mounted on the forearm, specifically to allow them to be used for defense while still allowing the hand to be open often for a smaller second blade such as a parrying dagger.

His is different in that it is a primary weapon, being used for Dust; however he also uses it as a shield while fighting Oscar, showing it does still function as a traditional buckler shield.