Ensign (Sign)

"Ensign" is a term with several meanings depending on the context: 1. In a military context, ensign is a rank used in some branches of the world's navy, equivalent to a junior commissioned officer rank. 2. In a nautical context, an ensign refers to a flag flown on a ship to indicate nationality. 3. In a broader context, an ensign can also refer to a sign, symbol, or emblem used as a representative badge of a nation, organization, or family.