Navy Shows Off New Epaulettes for Admirals Moved by This was written by Chattrapati Shivaji. Two-, three-, and four-star officers are the highest ranks in the Indian Navy.
The Indian Navy has shown off the new form of the Admirals’ Epaulettes, which are arm pieces worn by officers to show their rank. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Admirals’ Epaulettes “will reflect the legacy of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj” on December 4, which was Navy Day.
They are two, three, or four-star leaders in the Indian Navy. An admiral is a four-star officer, then a vice admiral, and finally a rear admiral, who is a two-star officer.
Rajmudra (Royal Stamp)
The red Rajmudra (royal stamp) in the shape of an octagon stands for “Eight-cardinal directions to represent an all-around long-term vision,” and the navy buttons in gold “Reiterates its resolve to do away with the mindset of slavery.” A phrase that means “Truth only Triumphs” is etched on the octagon.
The golden shoulder board has been replaced by a golden button, which will have the new navy ensign on it.
The red eight-sided shape of the design comes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Rajmudra.
The Indian Navy changed its flag last year. Instead of the red Saint’s George Cross, which was linked to the navy’s colonial past, it now has a blue octagonal shape with the national emblem sitting on top of an anchor on top of a shield with the navy’s motto, “Sham Noh Varuna,” which means “Be fortunate for us, Oh Varuna.”
Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar said last year, “The top leaders made their plans very clear.” We agree with the idea that we need to leave this “Ghulami ki mansikta” behind.
Indian Sword And Telescope
Below the Rajmudra, the Indian sword stands for the “cutting edge of national power and winning wars through dominance, defeating enemies and rising above all challenges.” There is a cross shape made by the binoculars and the Indian sword. In the new epaulette, the telescope took the place of the stick. Before, the sword and the staff were arranged in a cross shape.
The Prime Minister said that the Indian Navy will name its ranks in a way that is to Indian culture. The Prime Minister presented the new ensign and said, “Till today, the Indian naval flags carried a sign of slavery. They have been replaced with a new one inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj” at the inauguration of INS Vikrant, the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, last year.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had a fleet of 60 fighting ships and about 5,000 men. During Shivaji Maharaj’s rule, the shoreline was first protected from outside threats by the growing Maratha naval power. Chhatrapati Shivaji was the first leader to understand how important it was to have a strong ship.
The Navy said that Shivaji had a strong belief in forts and built many along the coast of Konkan, including Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg, and many others. He made sure the forts were well protected by building them on hillsides with views of the coast.
