The material of the shield that people often mistake

This type of shield usually appears in creative works.

People thought it was made of iron, but

Actually it’s mostly wood

Just like the above type, only the frame or middle frame that holds the shape on the outside is made of iron, and only the supports or fixing plates are made of iron.

It is usually wood coated with leather.

Of course, it’s not like there was no iron.

Usually, it’s just a thin coating. A real, solid metal shield is called a buckler.

In fact, it is a substitute for gloves.