Fältväbel

Fältväbel

MilitaryRankBox
imageFinland = Vääpeli kauluslaatta.svg
junior = Ylikersantti
junior2 = (Översergeant)
senior = Ylivääpeli
senior2 = (Överfältväbel)
text = Fältväbel (Vääpeli in Finnish) is a Finnish and former Swedish military rank above Ylikersantti(Översergeant) and below Ylivääpeli(Överfältväbel). The rank is derived from the German rank Feldwebel and was used as a rank in the Landsknecht (15th and 16th century) for the one who was responsible for aligning troops during battle.

History and related ranks

1600 - 1700 (Finaldn and Sweden)

The rank was establised as the highest underofficers rank.

1833 (Sweden)

Holders of the rank Fältväbel were promoted to Fanjunkare and the rank was removed.

See also

* Finnish military ranks

References


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