() is the highest rank in the Army of Romania, the Romanian Armed Forces. It is the equivalent of a field marshal in other countries.
The rank of can only be bestowed to a General or Admiral, in time of war for exceptional military merits,Law no. 80 from 11 July 1995 regarding the Statute of the Military Personnel by the President of RomaniaThe Constitution of Romania and confirmed by the Supreme Council of National Defense.
Only three non-royal persons were bestowed the rank to date: Alexandru Averescu, Constantin Prezan, and Ion Antonescu. The first two were Generals during World War I, and the last was General during World War II, and Ruler of Romania between the abdication of King Carol II (6 September 1940) and his arrest by King Michael I (23 August 1944). Of the Romanian kings, Ferdinand I, Carol II and Michael I were Marshals of Romania. King Carol I was simultaneously Russian and German field marshal.
List of rank holders Portrait Name Appointed Retired Notes Ferdinand I of Romania 18 November 1918 20 July 1927 † Alexandru Averescu 14 June 1930 2 October 1938 † Constantin Prezan 14 June 1930 Carol II of Romania 27 October 1930 Michael I of Romania 10 May 1941 Ion Antonescu 22 August 1941
See also Mareșal (tank destroyer)
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