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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

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]

Official standards

Rank insignia

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

References

  1. Haskew 2011, p. 46.

Bibliography

  • Haskew, Michael (2011). The Wehrmacht. Amber Books. ISBN 978-1-907446-95-5. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
  • O'Donnell, James P (1979). The History of the Reich Chancellery Group. London, UK: J.M. Dent. OCLC 638799214. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)