Khukri Class

KHUKRI CLASS (CORVETTES)

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  INS Kirpan (P 44)

  Depiction

  A Kirpan superimposed over a typical sheild against a red background.

  Drawn From

  The Kirpan and Shield were main weapons of Sikhs The design of the sword and the sheild is taken from " The journal of Indian Art and Industry vol. VI" reproduced from the specimen preserved in the Lahore museum , which was displayed in the Indian and colonial exhibition of 1886.

  Means

  'The Protector'
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  INS Kuthar (P 46)

  Depiction

  A traditional kuthar against a red background with blue waves in the lower half.

  Drawn From

  An ancient Axe weapon

  Means

  "Ready Attack"
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  INS Khanjar (P 47)

  Depiction

  Two crossed Khanjars against a red background with blue waves in the lower half.

  Drawn From

  Khanjars were the main weapons of ancient warriors of India

  Means

  "The courageous"
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  INS Khukri (P 49)

  Depiction

  Two curved swords known as the 'Khurkis' with handles downwards and blades pointing outwards against a red background .

  Drawn From

  This decorated steel khurki is from a reproduction of the " Arms and Armour " displayed in the indian and colonial exhibition of 1886.

  Means

  "The courageous"