Unlike a flag which can be used by anyone, the national Coat of Arms is restricted to the government or monarchies, official property such as buildings and the head-of-state for use.

How Uganda chose coat of arms, anthem and flag Saturday, October 10, 2020 Milton Obote (centre) swears in as Uganda’s prime minister on Independence Day in 1962.

W ith its distinctive golden crown, red throat pouch and slender black legs, the crested crane is beloved in Uganda - featuring on the East African nation's flag and coat of arms.

With its distinctive golden crown, red throat pouch and slender black legs, the crested crane is beloved in Uganda - featuring on the East African nation's flag and coat of arms.