EPAULETTES
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News: Navy unveils new Admirals’ epaulettes in
‘true reflection of Indian rich maritime heritage’
What's
in the news?
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Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
announcement during the Navy Day
celebrations on December 4, the Navy
unveiled the new design of epaulettes for admirals, with the octagon in the
new design drawn from the naval ensign
and inspired by rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Key
takeaways:
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The Navy said the new design is a “true
reflection of our rich maritime heritage” and reiterates the resolve to do away
with Ghulami ki Maansikta.
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Adoption of the new design reaffirms our
commitment to the two pillars of Panch Pran Virasat Par Garv & Ghulami ki Mansikta se Mukti.
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The
new epaulettes have the golden Navy button top, followed by an octagon, an
Indian sword and a telescope crossed, followed by stars indicating the ranks.
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In his remarks at the Navy Day
celebrations, Mr. Modi said by seeking inspiration from Chhatrapati Veer
Shivaji Maharaj, “Bharat is moving forward leaving behind the slave mentality”.