If I could I'd try for some kind of UV on the Buckler, too, though that seems unlikely.
With a Skolver Cap/Coat, which would be optimal? Would all three Medium boosts (assuming I upgrade the Buckler fully) combine into a Maximum boost, or would I be better off upgrading the Defender instead?
I ended up going with the Buckler. I have it upgraded to a Targe already and I am enjoying the look quite a bit. The added damage is quite nice.