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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
Italy
Russia
Germany USA
Oberst Colonel
Oberstleutnant Lieutenant Colonel
Major Major
Rittmeister (Cavalry)

Hauptmann
Captain
Oberleutnant 1st Lieutenant
Leutnant 2nd Lieutenant
Offizierstellvertreter ·
Vizefeldwebel ·
Feldwebel Sergeant
Unteroffizier Corporal
Gefreiter Private 1st Class
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
USA
Germany USA
Oberleutnant zur See Lieutenant
Leutnant zur See Ensign
Oberflugmeister Chief Petty Officer
Vizeflugmeister Petty Officer
Flugmeister ·
Oberflugmaat ·
Flugmaat ·
 
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