Reichsmarschall
Reichsmarschall, Marshal of the Reich (literal translation: Empire or Realm), was the highest rank in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II.[1]
| Reichsmarschall | |
|---|---|
 Shoulder boards | |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Rank | Six-star (unofficial) |
| NATO rank | OF-11 |
| Non-NATO rank | O-12 |
| Formation | 12th century (historical) 19 July 1940 |
| Abolished | 1945 |
| Next higher rank | None |
| Next lower rank | Generalfeldmarschall Großadmiral |
The original uniform of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring shown in the Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr in Berlin
Official standards
Standard of the Reichsmarschall from 1940 to 1941 (left side)
Standard of the Reichsmarschall from 1940 to 1941 (right side)
Standard of the Reichsmarschall from 1941 to 1945 (left side)
Standard of the Reichsmarschall from 1941 to 1945 (right side)
Rank insignia
Shoulder boards
Collar insignia
| junior rank Generalfeldmarschall |
Nazi Germany (Ranks Wehrmacht) Reichsmarschall |
senior rank Führer und Oberster Befehlshaber der Wehrmacht |
References
- ↑ Haskew 2011, p. 46.
Bibliography
- Haskew, Michael. The Wehrmacht (2011)Amber Books. ISBN 978-1-907446-95-5.
- O'Donnell, James P. The History of the Reich Chancellery Group (in English) (1979). London, UK: J.M. Dent. OCLC 638799214.