Reichsmarschall

highest military rank in the German Wehrmacht

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
RankSix-star (unofficial)
NATO rankOF-11
Non-NATO rankO-12
Formation12th century (historical)
19 July 1940
Abolished1945
Next higher rankNone
Next lower rankGeneralfeldmarschall
Großadmiral
The original uniform of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring shown in the Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr in Berlin

Official standards change

Rank insignia change

junior rank
Generalfeldmarschall
  Nazi Germany
(Ranks Wehrmacht)
Reichsmarschall
senior rank
Führer und Oberster Befehlshaber der Wehrmacht

References change

  1. Haskew 2011, p. 46.

Bibliography change

  • Haskew, Michael (2011). The Wehrmacht. Amber Books. ISBN 978-1-907446-95-5.
  • O'Donnell, James P (1979). The History of the Reich Chancellery Group. London, UK: J.M. Dent. OCLC 638799214.