| Order of the Shield and Spears | |
|---|---|
 The Bugandan Flag | |
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Valuable services to Buganda. |
| Country |  Buganda |
| Presented by | Kabaka of Buganda |
| Established | 1927 |
 Ribbon | |
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 ]
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2. Lady Edith Kasozi
3. Omubiitokati Beatrice Kabasweka
4. Lady Kate Ndagire
5. Naabakyaala Sarah Nalule
6. Muzaana Nalwooga
7. Lady Nesta M. Rugumayo
8. Lady Kaakako Rwanchwende
9. Lady Winifred Keihangwe
10. Lady Zibiah Wangari Ngatho
11. Lady Catherine Karungu
12. Lady Naome Nanyonga
13. Lady Margaret Nakato | spouse-type = Consort | issue = 12 sons and 9 daughters | full name = Kabaka Sir Edward Frederick William David Walugembe Mutebi Luwangula Muteesa II, KBE | house = Abalasangeye dynasty | father = Daudi Cwa II of Buganda | mother = Namasole Irene Drusilla Namaganda | religion = | birth_date =19 November 1924 | birth_place = Makindye, Uganda | death_date =21 November 1969 (aged 45) | death_place = Rotherhithe, London, England | place of burial = Kasubi Nabulagala | signature = |}}
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