Reichsmarschall Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids 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 Reichsmarschall was the highest military rank in Germany during World War II. The word "Reich" means "Empire" or "Realm" in German. So, the title meant "Marshal of the Empire."

This special rank was created in 1940. Only one person ever held it: Hermann Göring. He was a very important leader in the German military at that time. The rank was above all other military ranks, like Field Marshal. It showed that the person holding it had the most power in the armed forces.

The original uniform of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring shown in a museum in Berlin

Symbols of the Rank
- Official Flags
- Rank Insignia
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Symbols of the Rank

The Reichsmarschall had special symbols to show their high rank. These included unique flags and uniforms. These symbols were designed to look very grand and powerful.

Official Flags

The Reichsmarschall had specific flags, also called standards. These flags changed slightly over time. They were used to represent the rank and the person holding it.

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

Military ranks are often shown with special badges on uniforms. These are called insignia. For the Reichsmarschall, these included unique designs on the shoulder boards and collar tabs.