Fältmarskalk
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Fältmarskalk (field marshal) was a Swedish military rank equivalent to present day NATO OF-10. Sometimes written as generalfältmarskalk (General Field Marshal, or German equivalent Generalfeldmarschall).
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| Field marshal fältmarskalk | |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Service branch | Swedish Army |
| Rank group | Field marshal |
| NATO rank code | OF-10 |
| Non-NATO rank | O-11 |
| Formation | 16th century |
| Abolished | 1972 |
| Next higher rank | None |
| Next lower rank | General Admiral |
The rank of field marshal, the highest in the Swedish Army, existed from the late 16th century until 1837. It was last appointed in 1824 and officially discontinued in 1972. Historically, it was primarily used during wartime. Sweden has had a total of 77 field marshals.[1]
Riksmarskalk (Marshal of the Realm) was earlier the most senior military officer in Sweden (still second to the Monarch), but is now the senior courtier of the Royal Court.
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