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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
USA
Great Britain Russia
Colonel Polkovnik
Lieutenant Colonel Podpolkovnik
Major ·
Captain Rotmistre (Cavalry)

Kapitan
Lieutenant Poruchik
2nd Lieutenant Cornet (Cavalry)

Podporuchik
Warrant Officer Podpraporshik
Sergeant Major Wachtmistre (Cavalry)
Sergeant ·
Corporal ·
Lance Corporal Gefreiter
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Russia
USA
Great Britain Russia
Lieutenant ·
Sub-Lieutenant Michman
Naval Aviation Senior NCO ·
Naval Aviation Junior NCO ·
Naval Aviation Airman ·
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