Navy flag or rank (6)

I believe the answer is:

ensign

(Other definitions for ensign that I've seen before include "Soldier; standard" , "Flag indicating allegiance" , "Ship's colours" , "Flags flown by a ship to show its nationality" , "US naval rank" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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