Wehrmacht Ranks

A list of all the Wehrmacht ranks from highest ranks to lowest ranks. 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)
• 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 field Marshals (Generäle)

Shoulder Insignia	Sleeve Insignia	Rank	Description	Translation
		Kriegsführer	The Kriegsführer (or Supreme Field Marshal) 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	The Generalfeldmarschall is a General Field Marshal or a Field Marshal. It is generally the highest rank in the military. In the Wehrmacht it was also the highest rank until the introduction of the Kriegsführer. The Field Marshal has several military privileges.	General Field Marshal
		Generalstabschef	The Generalstabschef or Chief of the General Staff is one of the highest ranks in the Wehrmacht. However, it is an uncommon rank and only given to few. The Generalstabschef is a Generaloberst but with more hierarchical authority.	Chief of the General Staff
		Generaloberst	The Generaloberst or Colonel General is a high ranking Wehrmacht rank. It is similar to General der Waffengattung, but with hierarchical authority.	Colonel General
		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 der Waffengattung, often just referred to as general, is a high rank which several high ranking Wehrmacht officials possess. Several generals wield multiple sub-ranks of the General der Waffengattung rank. These people are still referred to as General or General der Waffengattung	General of the Branch: General of the Infantry General of the Artillery General of the Cavalry General of the Armored Troops General of the Engineers General of the Mountain Troops General of the Signals Troops
		Generalleutnant	The Generalleutnant or Lieutenant General is a high rank in the Wehrmacht. A Generalleutnant typically commands divisions or corps. Furthermore, it holds a significant role in planning and executing military operations. They are also advisors to senior officers or generals.	Lieutenant General
		Generalmajor		Major General

Officers (Offiziere)

Shoulder Insignia	Sleeve Insignia	Rank	Description	Translation
		Oberst		Colonel
		Oberstleutnant		Lieutenant Colonel
		Major		Major
		Hauptmann		Captain
		Oberleutnant		Senior Lieutenant
		Leutnant		Lieutenant

Non-commissioned officers (Unteroffiziere)

Shoulder Insignia	Sleeve Insignia	Rank	Description	Translation
		Stabsfeldwebel		Sergeant Major
		Hauptfeldwebel		First Sergeant
		Oberfeldwebel		Master Sergeant
		Feldwebel		Technical Sergeant
		Unterfeldwebel		Staff Sergeant
		Unteroffizier		Sergeant

Enlisted Personnel (Mannschaften)

Shoulder Insignia	Sleeve Insignia	Rank	Description	Translation
		Stabsgefreiter		Administrative Corporal
		Oberstgefreiter		Senior Lance Corporal
		Obergefreiter		Lance Corporal
		Gefreiter		Acting Corporal
		Obersoldat		Senior Soldier
		Soldat		Soldier