Order of the Shield and Spears
TypeOrder
Awarded forValuable services to Buganda.
Country Buganda
Presented byKabaka of Buganda
Established1927
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The Order of the Shield and Spears (Ekitiibwa ky'Amafumu n'Engabo) is the Kingdom of Buganda's highest honour.[1] It was established by Daudi Cwa II of Buganda, Kabaka of the Buganda, for the purpose of recognizing excellent service to the kingdom.[2] It is awarded annually by the Kabaka of Buganda.

History

The Order of the Shields and Spears was established on 8 August 1927 by Daudi Cwa II of Buganda, Kabaka of the Buganda, for the purpose of recognizing excellent service to the kingdom.[2] The order's medals was created on 26 May 1937.[3]

It is awarded to Bugandan subjects and foreign nationals.[4]

Classes

The order consists of the following classes of merit:

  • Commander – CSS
  • Officer or Omutongole – OSS
  • Member or Omukungu – MSS

Notable recipients

See also

References

  1. Nakatudde, Olive. "Buddo Girl Namaganda Receives Bugandas Highest Honour". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. 1 2 Archives, The National. "Order of the Shield and Spears of the Buganda Kingdom". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  3. "Buganda Kingdom::". www.buganda.or.ug. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  4. "Buganda Kingdom::". www.buganda.or.ug. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
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