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Vääpeli is a Finnish and former Swedish military rank above Ylikersantti and below Ylivääpeli. The rank is derived from the German rank Feldwebel and was used as a rank in the Landsknecht (15th and 16th century) for the one who was responsible for aligning troops during battle.
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The rank was established as the highest non-commissioned officers rank.
Holders of the rank Fältväbel were promoted to Fanjunkare and the rank was removed.