Wehrmacht Ranks

A list of all the Wehrmacht ranks from highest to lowest. Keep in mind, some of these images and information come from:

• Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranks_and_insignia_of_the_German_Army_(1935%E2%80%931945)#Ranks_and_rank_insignia)
• Deviantart (https://www.deviantart.com/grand-lobster-king/art/Wehrmacht-Heer-Rank-Insignia-1935-1945-792910989)

I have not given credit for the insignia for made up ranks, unless they use the same insignia as another existing rank. However, made up ranks' insignia are clearly based on insignia used in other real existing ranks, which do receive credit.

Made up ranks:

• Kriegsführer
• Generalstabschef

General officers and Marshals

Shoulder Insignia	Sleeve Insignia	Rank	Description	Translation
		Kriegsführer	The Kriegsführer is the highest rank in the Wehrmacht. It is only held by one person. The first and only person to hold this rank is Rudolf Riefenstein. A Kriegsführer has the privilege of commencing any military decisions without the Führers permission. However, the Führer can still depose the Kriegsführer.	Supreme Field Marshal
	Generalfeldmarschall		General Field Marshal
	Generalstabschef		Chief of the General Staff
	Generaloberst		Colonel General
	General der Waffengattung	General der Waffengattung, often just referred to as General, is a high rank which many high ranking Wehrmacht officials possess. Several generals wield multiple of the following ranks and are therefore just referred to as General or General der Waffengattung: General der Infanterie General der Artillerie General der Kavallerie General der Panzertruppe General der Pioniere General der Gebirgstruppe General der Nachrichtentruppe	General of the Branch
	Generalleutnant		Lieutenant General
	Generalmajor		Major General

Officers

Rank	Description	Translation	Insignia (Sleeve & Shoulder)
Oberst		Colonel
Oberstleutnant		Lieutenant Colonel
Major		Major
Hauptmann		Captain
Oberleutnant		First Lieutenant
Leutnant		Second Lieutenant