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Buganda award

Award
Order of the Shield and Spears
The Bugandan Flag
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. It was established by Daudi Cwa II of Buganda, Kabaka of the Buganda, for the purpose of recognizing excellent service to the kingdom. 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. The order's medals was created on 26 May 1937.

It is awarded to Bugandan subjects and foreign nationals.

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. ^ 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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