Be Commissioned a FIELD MARSHAL in the Royal Guard Get Your Bohemia Royal Guard FIELD MARSHAL Commission Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 153.00 Time Left - Bid Count 8 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 18, 2008 End Time Monday, August 25, 2008 Location Duchy of Bohemia See more about 'Be Commissioned a FIELD MARSHAL in the Royal Guard' Description  Get Commissioned as Get Commissioned as a Colonel  colonel commission be a colonel in the Royal Guard, WHO ELSE WANTS A COLONEL'S COMMISSION?  If you act quickly before this auction listing ends and these Complete Colonel Commission Packages sell out, you can be commissioned as a Colonel in the Bohemia Royal Guard. Unlike most other auctions of this nature, by special arrangements with the Monarch of the Duchy of Bohemia, successful bidders will receive a commission in the Duchy of Bohemia's Royal Guard.   The duties of the Royal Guard include (only if called for active duty) safeguarding and protecting the Royal Family and their residences, and service in time of military conflict or other state emergency when called for active duty. Because the Duchy is neutral (like Switzerland) and a government in exile, actual active service, armed conflict or national emergency is most unlikely. At all other times this Colonel's Commission is an unpaid honorary sinecure. Special Note: both men and women are accepted and encouraged for this commission. Here's what the successful bidder will receive in their Complete Colonel's Commission Package: The winner of this auction will receive a COMPLETE COMMISSION PACKAGE, including a personalized printed Certificate of Commission as a Colonel in the Bohemia Royal Guard, personalised with your name printed on it (or if a gift, the name of the recipient). The Commission is a large, full sized 8.5" x 11" IMPRESSIVE document, with a GOLD seal embossed with the wappen of the Duchy, signed by the Commander in Chief, and suitable for framing. A truly magnificant document framed on the wall of your home or office!  In addition, you'll receive a laminated identification card bearing your name...this i.d. card is LAMINATED and sealed in plastic.  Finally, you'll receive a FULL COLOR EMBROIDERED SHOULDER PATCH as shown in the picture above, it's large, over 3" in height and beautiful. It's expected that the embroidered patch alone is destined to become a collector's item, and collectors know the anticipated value of this patch alone may well exceed the final price for this entire Commission Package. Your Complete COLONEL'S COMMISSION PACKAGE will be rushed to you by USPS Delivery Confirmation, in a sturdy protective Document Portfolio, containing the above items. Military Certificate, Commission, Get Colonel's Commission, Certificate, Military ID, THIS MAKES A WONDERFUL GIFT FOR A VETERAN, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET COMMISSIONED AS A COLONEL! , APPLY FOR YOUR COMMISSION AS A COLONEL TODAY AND HAVE IT HANGING ON YOUR OFFICE WALL NEXT WEEK! Take into consideration that these days to be called, "Colonel" you must have either have sold a lot of chicken, reached that rank in the military, Salvation Army, be an Auctioneer in the South, or be made a "Col" by the Gov. of Kentucky. Now there's an easier way. Be commissioned a Colonel you too can have the title of Colonel and all honors that go with it.  colonel commission be a colonel in the Royal Guard, WILL YOU BE ONE TO STEP FORWARD AND BE COMMISSIONED AS A FIELD MARSHAL  OF THE DUCHY OF BOHEMIA ROYAL GUARD? One thing's certain about this auction: many will feel the call - many will want this rare award, but if you're not the winning bidder, you won't receive this high honour If you act quickly before this auction ends and this Complete Field Marshal's Commission Package sells out, you can be commissioned as a Field Marshal in the Bohemia Royal Guard. Unlike most other auctions of this nature, by special arrangements with the Monarch of the Duchy of Bohemia, successful bidders will receive a commission as Field Marshall in the Duchy of Bohemia's Royal Guard. The duties of the Royal Guard include (only if called for active duty) safeguarding and protecting the Royal Family and their residences, and service in time of military conflict or other state emergency when called for active duty. Because the Duchy is neutral (like Switzerland) and a government in exile, actual active service, armed conflict or national emergency is most unlikely. At all other times this Field Marshal's Commission is an unpaid honorary sinecure. Special Note: both qualified men and women are accepted and encouraged for this commission. General Information and History of the Rank of Field Marshal: FIELD MARSHALL Field Marshal is a military officer rank. Today it is the highest rank in the armies in which it is used, one step above a general or colonel-general. Historically, however, several armies used field marshal as a divisional command rank, notably Spain, Mexico, Portugal and Brazil (Spanish: mariscal de campo, Portuguese: marechal-de-campo). In France it was formerly a brigade command rank. The origin of field marshals dates to the early Middle Ages, originally meaning the keeper of the King's horses (from old German Marh-scalc = "horse-servant") from the time of the early Frankish Kings. Some nations use the title of marshal instead, while some have used field marshal general. The Air Force equivalent in the Commonwealth is Marshal of the Air Force (not to be confused with air marshal). The corresponding naval ranks are normally fleet admiral, grand admiral or admiral of the fleet. During Imperial rule in China, successful generals were given the title of field marshal ( Yuan Shuai) or grand field marshal ( da yuan shuai). One of the most famous of these generals was Yue Fei from the Song Dynasty. Until the end of World War II, Japan also bestowed the honorary title of field marshal ( gensui) on successful generals and admirals; they would, however, retain their ranks of general and admiral. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was a field marshal in twelve armies. His twelve field marshal batons are on display in Apsley House. In the French army of the Ancien Régime, the normal brigade command rank was field marshal (maréchal de camp). In 1793, during the French Revolution, the rank of field marshal was replaced by the rank of brigade general. The rank insignia of field marshal was two stars (one star being used for a senior colonel rank). The French field marshal rank was below lieutenant-general, which in 1793 became divisional-general. In the title maréchal de camp and the English "field marshal", there is an etymological confusion in the French camp between the English words "camp" and "field". The French rank of field marshal should not be confused with the rank of Marshal of France, which was the highest rank of the Ancien Régime and is in effect the highest French rank today (although in theory it is not an actual rank but a "state dignity"). Although this is NOT a U.S. commission or documents, the United States has never used the rank of field marshal in part because George Washington only held the rank of general: some considered it "inappropriate" to have a higher rank. Instead, two variations on "general" are used: General of the Army or "5 Star General" and, once General of the Armies of the United States (the latter rank was invented for John Pershing in 1919 in recognition of his performance as the commander of the American Expeditionary Force). The American General MacArthur was a field marshal in the army of the Philippines, whereas he held different ranks in the United States Army. On December 16, 1944, General Marshall became the first American general to be promoted to 5 star rank, the newly created General of the Army. He was the second American to be promoted to a 5 star rank, as William Leahy was promoted to Fleet Admiral the previous day. A Washington columnist suggested (with tongue in cheek) that Marshall disliked the plan because five stars was the rank of Field Marshal and the Chief of Staff could then be addressed as "Marshal Marshall." . The following Military Commissions and Titles are also available to those who ACT PROMPTLY before they're gone: Click the links below for the exciting free details:   Get Commissioned as a Colonel Be Commissioned a COMMODORE in the Royal Guard Naval Forces Be Commissioned a BRIGADIER GENERAL in the Royal Guard Title of Laird (Lord)  or Lady AND Scottish Highlands Mini-Estate Aristocratic Titles of Knighthood and Nobility from the Duchy of Bohemia you be the successful bidder in this auction, just check out using the normal Take a look at just SOME of what you'll get if you're a Winning Bidder:       Sample of Commission            Embroidered Patch          Sample of Laminated Identification Card   NOTE: Your commission documents will have the appropriate rank imprinted upon them; the above are merely samples to give you the idea Full Size 8.5" x 11" Letters of Appointment Issued by the Duke of Bohemia Full Size 11" x 8.5" Certificate of Brevet Commission The low resolution pictures above can't do justice to these fine items you'll receive should you be a successful bidder in this auction! The above photos are for illustration only; your documents will show the appropriate title and rank. Here's what the successful bidder will receive in their Complete Brigadier's Commission Package: The winner of this auction will receive a COMPLETE FIELD MARSHAL'sCOMMISSION PACKAGE, including a personalized printed Certificate of Commission as a Field Marshal in the Bohemia Royal Guard, personalised with your name printed on it (or if a gift, the name of the recipient). The Commission is a large, full sized 8.5" x 11" IMPRESSIVE document, with a GOLD seal embossed with the wappen of the Duchy, signed by the Herzog/Commander in Chief, and suitable for framing. A truly magnificant document framed on the wall of your home or office! In addition, you'll also receive a Full Size 8.5" x 11" Letters of of Appointment from the Duke, featuring your name and Brevet Rank, signed by The Royal Guard Commander in Chief, and bearing a genuine sealing wax impression of the Ducal signet PLUS the Royal Golden Embossed Seal of the Duchy. Seal f the Duchy And you'll also receive the Heraldic Certiicate of Brevet Commission, full 8.5" x 11" similar to that pictured above In addition, you'll receive a laminated identification card bearing your name and rank as Field Marshal...this i.d. card is durable, LAMINATED and sealed in plastic. Finally, you'll receive a FULL COLOR EMBROIDERED SHOULDER PATCH as shown in the picture above, it's large, over 3" in height and beautiful. It's expected that the embroidered patch alone is destined to become a collector's item, and collectors know the anticipated value of this patch alone may well exceed the final price for this entire Commission Package. Your Complete FIELD MARSHAL'SCOMMISSION PACKAGE valued at $147.54 will be rushed to you by USPS Delivery Confirmation, in a sturdy protective Document Portfolio containing the above items. #1  Your FIELD MARSHALL'SCOMPLETE COMMISSION PACKAGE. VALUE: $89.97 #2  You'll also get the valuable bonus items shown here, FREE! (but only for the winning bidder - will that be YOU?) VALUE: $57.57 #3  TOTAL VAULE OF EVERYTHING YOU'LL GET IF YOU WIN THIS AUCTION: TOTAL VALUE FOR THE WINNING BIDDER: $147.54   Here's what to do right now: Take advantage of eBay's new proxy bidding feature. All you have to do is enter your MAXIMUM bid, then let eBay automatically enter your bids up to that maximum for you. Don't get beaten out at the last minute - don't let a last minute "sniper" bidder grab this highly prized award right from under your nose! Bid now, because only the HIGH BIDDER will win this honour! JUST A MINUTE - Do you love the open seas? Would you prefer an ocean going commission? Think you could qualify for appointment as a Commodore of the Royal Bohemia Navy? If so, click below:   Be Commissioned a COMMODORE in the Royal Guard Naval Forces you be the successful bidder in this auction, just check out using the normal PayPal procedure. After you receive your PayPal receipt, please e-mail it to us using the "forward" function of your email program, and in the body of your email include the full name of the individual being commissioneCommissioned as Get Commissioned as a Colonel  colonel commission be a colonel in the Royal Guard, WHO ELSE WANTS A COLONEL'S COMMISSION?  If you act quickly before this auction listing ends and these Complete Colonel Commission Packages sell out, you can be commissioned as a Colonel in the Bohemia Royal Guard. Unlike most other auctions of this nature, by special arrangements with the Monarch of the Duchy of Bohemia, successful bidders will receive a commission in the Duchy of Bohemia's Royal Guard.   The duties of the Royal Guard include (only if called for active duty) safeguarding and protecting the Royal Family and their residences, and service in time of military conflict or other state emergency when called for active duty. Because the Duchy is neutral (like Switzerland) and a government in exile, actual active service, armed conflict or national emergency is most unlikely. At all other times this Colonel's Commission is an unpaid honorary sinecure. Special Note: both men and women are accepted and encouraged for this commission. Here's what the successful bidder will receive in their Complete Colonel's Commission Package: The winner of this auction will receive a COMPLETE COMMISSION PACKAGE, including a personalized printed Certificate of Commission as a Colonel in the Bohemia Royal Guard, personalised with your name printed on it (or if a gift, the name of the recipient). The Commission is a large, full sized 8.5" x 11" IMPRESSIVE document, with a GOLD seal embossed with the wappen of the Duchy, signed by the Commander in Chief, and suitable for framing. A truly magnificant document framed on the wall of your home or office!  In addition, you'll receive a laminated identification card bearing your name...this i.d. card is LAMINATED and sealed in plastic.  Finally, you'll receive a FULL COLOR EMBROIDERED SHOULDER PATCH as shown in the picture above, it's large, over 3" in height and beautiful. It's expected that the embroidered patch alone is destined to become a collector's item, and collectors know the anticipated value of this patch alone may well exceed the final price for this entire Commission Package. Your Complete COLONEL'S COMMISSION PACKAGE will be rushed to you by USPS Delivery Confirmation, in a sturdy protective Document Portfolio, containing the above items. Military Certificate, Commission, Get Colonel's Commission, Certificate, Military ID, THIS MAKES A WONDERFUL GIFT FOR A VETERAN, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET COMMISSIONED AS A COLONEL! , APPLY FOR YOUR COMMISSION AS A COLONEL TODAY AND HAVE IT HANGING ON YOUR OFFICE WALL NEXT WEEK! Take into consideration that these days to be called, "Colonel" you must have either have sold a lot of chicken, reached that rank in the military, Salvation Army, be an Auctioneer in the South, or be made a "Col" by the Gov. of Kentucky. Now there's an easier way. Be commissioned a Colonel you too can have the title of Colonel and all honors that go with it. d so the documents can be properly prepared, issued and registered with the Duchy's Royal Guard. WHO ELSE WANTS A COLONEL'S COMMISSION?  If you act quickly before this auction listing ends and these Complete Colonel Commission Packages sell out, you can be commissi Should you be the successful bidder in this auction, just check out using the normal PayPal procedure. After you receive your PayPal receipt, please e-mail it to us using the "forward" function of your email program, and in the body of your email include the full name of the individual being commissioned so the documents can be properly prepared, issued and registered with the Duchy's Royal Guard. And get this: you have no risk and you're completely protected with this Full Year "No Questions Asked" Money Back Guarantee - here it is: Here's Your FULL YEAR No Risk Money Back Guarantee: You have no risk, you're protected with our FULL YEAR, MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! It's simple...no "fine print" or "catches"...just purchase then enjoy your  commission for a Whole Year! Then, after a year passes and (if for ANY reason) you're not completely 100% satisfied, just return your Commission Package and all materials for a full refund, No Questions Asked! (less shipping & handling)   NOTE TO OVERSEAS BIDDERS: Some countries impose additional customs/tarriffs/duties on items from the USA such as this. We cannot be responsible for what other tax hungry governments do to squeeze you...please check with your customs/duty/import office BEFORE bidding! The seller is not affiliated with, and this is not associated with the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nations, it's crown, offices or officers. This is NOT a United States document or military commission. Place a Bid!