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| Eversti | |
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| Country | Finland |
| NATO rank code | OF-5 |
| Next higher rank | Prikaatikenraali |
| Next lower rank | Everstiluutnantti |
Eversti (Colonel) is an officer's rank in Finland, immediately above Everstiluutnantti (Lieutenant Colonel) and below Prikaatikenraali (Brigadier General). It literally means "the highest" and has originally been a rank for regiment commanders. In Finland, brigades are also commanded by holders of this rank. It is the highest rank below general officers.
Finnish Defense Forces rank of Eversti is comparable to OF-5 NATO rank.