Kingdom of Italy (1848-1946) - Army Rank Flags

Last modified: 2004-12-30 by dov gutterman
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• Overview
• Marshal
• Army Chief of Staff
• General of an Army
• General of Army Corps
• General of a Division
• General of a Brigade
• Milizia Volontaria di Sicurezza Nazionale (MVSN)
  • Commander-General
  • Chief of the General Staff
  • Lieutenant-General
  • Consul-General

See also:

• Italy
• Kingdom of Italy
• Kingdom of Italy - Naval Rank Flags
• Kingdom of Italy - Airforce Rank Flags
• Italy - Army Rank Flags
• Italy - Naval Rank Flags

Overview

WW II Italian Army general officers' ranks, were as follows (insignia worn on the field service cap):
- First Marshal of the Empire - a gold eagle clutching a fasces (scarlet background). This rank was held only by the King.
- Marshal of Italy - four stars (scarlet frame, white background, gold stars edged scarlet).
- General of Army - three stars; otherwise the same as above.
- General of Army Corps (commanding an Army) - a gold crown and baton between two stars; otherwise the same as above.
- General of Army Corps - a gold crown between two stars; otherwise the same as above.
- General of Division - two stars; otherwise the same as above.
- General of Brigade - one star; otherwise the same as above.
Source: Rosignoli's books on army rank badges.
Tom Gregg , 26 March 2000

The rank of "first marshall of the empire