Order of the Shield and Spears | |
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Type | Order |
Awarded for | Valuable services to Buganda. |
Country | Buganda |
Presented by | Kabaka of Buganda |
Established | 1927 |
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.
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]
The order consists of the following classes of merit:[citation needed]