Field marshal (; ) was the highest rank of the Royal Danish Army until its abolition in 1842.
The origins of the rank can be traced back to the creation of the rank of field lord () and field colonel (, ). These ranks were based on German origins.
Initially, there were two ranks: was the highest cavalry commander, and was the highest commander of the infantry. These were later merged to a single rank called .
On 25 May 1671, the ranks were codified, by King Christian V, with the publication of the Danish order of precedence. Here General field marshal () was the highest rank, with placed just below, and Quartermaster general below that.