A commissioned officer of the lowest rank in the US Navy (6)

I believe the answer is:

ensign

(Other definitions for ensign that I've seen before include "Flag; standard-bearer" , "Junior US naval officer" , "Flag indicating allegiance" , "officer in the US navy" , "Soldier who carries the Colours" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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