Ensign

ENSIGN

-noun

1. a flag flown by a ship, branch of the armed forces, etc., to indicate nationality, allegiance, etc.

2. any flag, standard, or banner

3. a standard-bearer

4. a symbol, token, or emblem; sign

5. (in the US Navy) a commissioned officer of the lowest rank

6. (in the British infantry) a colours bearer

7. (formerly in the British infantry) a commissioned officer of the lowest rank

On the horizon

An array of ensigns

Cypresses marking a path