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

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  Standard of the Reichsmarschall from 1940 to 1941 (left side)
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  Standard of the Reichsmarschall from 1940 to 1941 (right side)
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  Standard of the Reichsmarschall from 1941 to 1945 (left side)
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  Standard of the Reichsmarschall from 1941 to 1945 (right side)

Rank insignia

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  Shoulder boards
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  Collar 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.
• O'Donnell, James P (1979). The History of the Reich Chancellery Group. London, UK: J.M. Dent. OCLC 638799214.