Büyükamiral
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Büyükamiral, literally 'Grand Admiral', is the rank of Fleet Admiral in the Turkish Navy. The sleeve insignia is identical to that of a British Admiral of the Fleet, upon which the rank was based, however the shoulder board of a Turkish Fleet Admiral displays an extensively elaborate design.
The rank of Büyükamiral can only be bestowed by the National Assembly, and only given to an Admiral who leads an army successfully into and out of a war, criteria tougher than those for equivalent ranks. No one has ever been bestowed this rank yet.
The corresponding rank in the Turkish Army is known as Mareşal.
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