Fältmarskalk
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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 |
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).
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.
See also
[edit]- List of Swedish field marshals
- Field marshal (Finland)
- Generalissimo
- Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces
References
[edit]- ^ Braunstein, Christian (2013). Svenska arméns uniformer. D. 3, Artilleriet, övriga truppslag och 1900-talets enhetsuniformer [Uniforms of the Swedish Army. P. 3, Artillery, other branches and standard uniforms of the 20th century] (PDF) (in Swedish). Stockholm: Armémuseum]. p. 45. ISBN 978-91-86478-43-8. SELIBR 15180486.