''Underlöjtnant'' (from the German word ''

Unterleutnant Unterleutnant (NPA-original abbreviation ''Ultn.''; en: translation "Under-lieutenant" or "sub-lieutenant") was an officer of the armies of East Germany and other nations. The rank was first introduced in 1662-74 by France and was also adopted b ...

'') was the lowest officer rank in the

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from 1835 to 1937 instead of the previous ranks of ''

fänrik ''Fänrik'' () ( en, second lieutenant in the Swedish Army/Air Force, Acting sub-lieutenant in the Navy) is a company grade officer rank. In the army/airforce, it ranks above sergeant and below lieutenant. In the navy, it ranks above sergeant and ...

'' and

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. was reintroduced in 1914 with the same position as , from 1926 with lower position.

History

was introduced as a

military rank Military ranks are a system of hierarchical relationships, within armed forces, police, intelligence agencies or other institutions organized along military lines. The military rank system defines dominance, authority, and responsibility in a ...

in Sweden in 1835 instead of ''

''. ''

Fanjunkare Fanjunkare (OR-7) is a Swedish military rank above Översergeant and below Förvaltare. The word 'Fanjunkare' is derived from German 'Fahnenjunker', and denotes a standard-bearer, hence 'Colour Sergeant'. Promotion For promotion to ''Fanjunkare ...

'', who served with distinction, was often promoted after leaving active service to in the

. With the 1914 Army Order, Naval Plan and Plan for the Fixed Coastal Defence Organization (), the rank of was reintroduced as a name for a newly commissioned officer, who completed two years of probationary service. The would have s position and salary benefits but be appointed by Warrant of Appointment. The

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proposed (Bill 1924:20) that certain should receive a rank above the rank of - with the position of ''

löjtnant ''Löjtnant'' ( en, Lieutenant in the Swedish Army/Air Force, Sub-lieutenant in the Navy) is a company grade officer rank. In the army/airforce, it ranks above second lieutenant and below captain. In the navy, it ranks above acting sub-lieutenant ...

''. They would be called ("second lieutenants"). would receive the rank of while retaining the title. The term non-commissioned officer would be replaced by ("second officer"). With regard to the officer corps, the rank of was to be abolished. Above the bill, the 1st Special Committee of the

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() stated that, in the opinion of the committee, a satisfactory order would be obtained if the existing rank of and was divided into two ranks, and ,

sergeants Sergeant (abbreviated to Sgt. and capitalized when used as a named person's title) is a rank in many uniformed organizations, principally military and policing forces. The alternative spelling, ''serjeant'', is used in The Rifles and other uni ...

after receiving power of attorney were awarded the rank of with retained title and received the rank of with the position after . General Order No. 1806/1925 regulated for the army the position of non-commissioned officers in accordance with guidelines issued by the Minister of Defence (Bill 1925:50). These meant that the rank of and was divided into two ranks, that would hold a position similar to a , that ''

förvaltare Förvaltare is a Swedish military rank (OR-8) for Specialist Officers above Fanjunkare and below Regementsförvaltare in the army and Flottiljförvaltare in the Air force and is translated to Sergeant Major. The original military meaning of the ...

'' (in the Swedish Army Quartermaster Corps) could under certain conditions obtain a position similar to a and in some cases in connection with dismissal could be promoted to

captain Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, e ...

in the army (navy). The 1930 Defence Commission () proposed ( SOU 1935:38) that the rank of and should be merged into one rank, . The term was formally abolished in 1937.

Uniform

Uniform model 1923

File:7_Underlöjtnant_Fänrik_axelklaff_m1923.jpg, Shoulder mark on greatcoat File:7_Underlöjtnant_Fänrik_krage_1923.jpg, Collar patch File:7_Underlöjtnant_Fänrik_mössa_m1923.jpg, Cap m/23

Uniform model 1910

File:3_Underlöjtnant_Fänrik_armén_mössmärke_1914.jpg, Badge m/14 for fur cap File:3_Underlöjtnant_armén_hatt_m1910-14.jpg, Badge m/10-14 for hat File:7_Underlöjtnant_Fänrik_axelträns_m1910.jpg, Shoulder mark m/10

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* * *{{cite book , url=http://runeberg.org/nfcj/0527.html , editor-last=Westrin , editor-first=Theodor , title=Nordisk familjebok: konversationslexikon och realencyklopedi , edition=New, rev. and rich ill. , year=1920 , publisher=Nordisk familjeboks förl. , location=Stockholm , volume=30 , language=sv , id={{SELIBR, 8072220 Military ranks of the Swedish Army sv:Underlöjtnant