The Indian Navy on Friday unveiled new designs of the Admiral’s Epaulettes. The design is impressed by the Rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The design was developed after PM Modi introduced incorporating the logo on the naval officer’s epaulettes on Navy Day 2023, Decmeber 4 at Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg.
It is a real reflection of the wealthy maritime heritage.
What do the symbols signify?
The new designs of the Admiral’s Epaulettes embody the golden Navy button, Octagon, Sword and the telescope.
Golden Navy Button – This image reiterates the Navy’s resolve to put off the thought of slavery.
Octagon – The Octagon encasing the Indian nationwide emblem represents the eight cardinal instructions, indicating all-round long-term imaginative and prescient.
Sword – This emphasises the leading edge of the nationwide energy. It can be a logo of successful wars by dominance, defeating adversaries and overcoming each problem.
Telescope – The telescope symbolises a long-term imaginative and prescient, foresight and weather-eye in an ever-changing world.
The Navy stated that the adoption of the brand new design reaffirms their dedication to the 2 pillars of ‘Panch Pran’, specifically ‘Virasat Par Garv’ and ‘Ghulami ki Mansikta se Mukti’.
PM Modi introduced the change in epaulettes after unveiling the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the course of the Navy Day celebrations in Sindhudurg’s Rajkot Fort. He additionally introduced the renaming of ranks within the Indian Navy as per the Indian tradition.
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