Indian Navy unveils new Shivaji-inspired designs of epaulettes for officers

The Indian Navy has unveiled the new design of the Admirals' Epaulettes, an ornamental shoulder piece worn to show the rank of an officer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Navy Day on December 4, announced that the Admirals' Epaulettes "will reflect the legacy of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj".

Admirals are in the Indian Navy are two, three and four-star-rank officers. Admiral is a four-star ranking officer followed by Vice Admiral and then Rear Admiral, a two-star-rank officer.

The octagon-shaped Rajmudra (royal stamp) in red signifies "Eight-cardinal directions to represent an all-round long term vision" and the golden navy buttons "Reiterates its resolve to do away with the mindset of slavery". 'Satyamev Jayate', meaning "Truth only Triumphs" is engraved on the octagon.