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The tables below provide a comparison of military ranks of the aces, by nation and branch of service, during World War I. Select the nations you wish to compare by clicking the appropriate flags on either side of the table.
 
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
USA
France Italy
Colonel Colonnello
Lieutenant Colonel Tenente Colonnello
Chef d'Escadron (Cavalry)

Chef de Battalion
Maggiore
Capitaine Capitano
Lieutenant Tenente
Sous Lieutenant Sottotenente
Adjudant ·
Maréchal des logis chef (Cavalry)

Sergent chef
Sergente Maggiore
Maréchal des logis
(Cavalry)

Sergent
Sergente
Brigadier (Cavalry)
Caporal
Brigadiere (Carabinieri)

Caporale
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Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
USA
France Italy
Lieutenant de vaisseau Tenente di Vascello
Enseigne de vaisseau Sottotenente di Vascello
Premier Maître ·
Maître
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Premier Matelot ·
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