Austrian Bundesheer
Fähnrich () is an officer candidate rank in the Austrian Bundesheer and German Bundeswehr. The word "Fähnrich" comes from an older German military title, "Fahnenträger" (flag bearer), and first became a distinct military rank in Germany on 1 January 1899. However, "Fähnrich" ranks are often incorrectly compared with the rank of ensign, which shares a similar etymology but is a full-fledged (albeit junior) commissioned officer rank.