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Marshal of the Soviet Union
Маршал Советского Союза
Marshal's star – big
Uniform shoulder strap (1955–1991)
CountryMarshal of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Service branchRed Army (1922–1946)
Soviet Army (1946–1991)
RankGeneral officer
Formation22 September 1935
AbolishedDecember 1991
Next higher rankGeneralissimus
Next lower rankChief marshal of the branch
General of the Army
Equivalent ranksAdmiral of the fleet of the Soviet Union
Rank insignias of Marshal of the Soviet Union
Marshal of the Soviet Union
Gorget patch
1935–40
Marshal of the Soviet Union
Gorget patch
1940–43
Marshal of the Soviet Union
Sleeve chevron
1940–43
Marshal of the Soviet Union
Shoulder board
1943–55
Marshal of the Soviet Union
Peaked cap
1945–91

Marshal of the Soviet Union (Russian: Маршал Советского Союза, romanized: Marshal sovetskogo soyuza, pronounced [ˈmarʂəl sɐˈvʲetskəgə sɐˈjuzə]) was the second-highest military rank of the Soviet Union. Joseph Stalin wore the uniform and insignia of Marshal after World War II.

The rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union was created in 1935 and abolished in 1991 when the Soviet Union dissolved. Forty-one people held this rank. The equivalent naval rank was until 1955 admiral of the fleet and from 1955 Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union.

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