Generals
There were only two ranks in pre-WWI Serbia: general (from 1872) and Vojvoda (from 1900). Four ranks were introduced in Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovens in 1923, and lasted until 1945. There were only two types of shoulder cords: with doubleheaded eagle and coat of arms of Kingdom of SHS or Kingdom of Yugoslavia for vojvoda and without for all other general ranks. The different general grades were indicated by 6-pointed stars on the cuffs. Also the backing cloth for the shoulder cords was light blue for generals of the army and divisional generals and in a colour of service for brigadier general. The King of Yugoslavia held the rank of Supreme commander (Generalissimo in military hierarchy) with special rank insignia representing his royal monogram, with coat of arms of the country.
| Ranks | Generalissimo | Field Marshal | General of the Army | Divisional General | Brigadier General | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranks in Serbian | Врховни командант Vrhovni komandant |
Војвода Vojvoda |
Армијски ђенерал Armijski đeneral |
Дивизијски ђенерал Divizijski đeneral |
Бригадни ђенерал Brigadni đeneral |
Read more about this topic: Serbian Military Ranks, Historical Ranks
Famous quotes containing the word generals:
“It’s always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a hell it is. And it’s always the war widows who lead the Memorial Day parades.”
—Paddy Chayefsky (1923–1981)
“Most benefactors are like unskillful generals who take the city and leave the citadel intact.”
—Sébastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort (1741–1794)