Generalstabsarzt

Generalstabsarzt and Admiralstabsarzt are the second highest ranks of the Joint Medical Service of the Bundeswehr.

This career insignia (Laufbahnabzeichen), as symbol of medical status or course of studies, is placed above the stars.

In Prussia and Bavaria surgeon general of the army (Generalstabsarzt der Armee) was an appointment and the official title of the head of the entire military medical service.

Equivalent authority, mandate and competence was with the Generalstabsarzt of the Imperial German Navy.

In some cases a surgeon general of a corps (Generalkommando) could be promoted to the rank of Generalstabsarzt.