Fältväbel - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

1600 - 1700

The rank was established as the highest non-commissioned officers rank.

1833 (Sweden)

Holders of the rank Fältväbel were promoted to Fanjunkare

Fanjunkare

The word 'Fanjunkare' is derived from German 'Fahnenjunker', and denotes a standard-bearer, hence 'Colour Sergeant'. 'Styckjunkare' comes from German 'Stückjunker', and denotes a gentleman of ordnance, hence 'Master Gunner'.-1925:...

and the rank was removed.

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