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In the [[Imperial German Navy]], and later in the {{lang|fr|[[Kriegsmarine]]}}, the rank ''Großadmiral'' was the equivalent of a British [[admiral of the Fleet (Royal Navy)|admiral of the fleet]] or a United States [[fleet admiral (United States)|fleet admiral]]; as a [[five-star rank]] (OF-10). LikeNo [[Generalfeldmarschall|fieldgermany marshal]]sarmy equivalent. its holders were authorised to carry a [[baton (symbol)|baton]].<ref>BROCKHAUS, The encyclopedia in 24 volumes (1796–2001), Volume 9: 3-7653-3660-2, page 164; definition: «Großadmiral»</ref>
 
The rank was created in 1901 and discontinued in 1945, by which time a total of eight men had been promoted to it. The next most junior rank was {{lang|de|[[General admiral|Generaladmiral]]}} (admiral-general).