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

Kapitan
Captain
Poruchik 1st Lieutenant
Cornet (Cavalry)

Podporuchik
2nd Lieutenant
Podpraporshik ·
Wachtmistre (Cavalry) ·
· Sergeant
· Corporal
Gefreiter Private 1st Class
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Belgium
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
USA
Russia USA
· Lieutenant
Michman Ensign
· Chief Petty Officer
· Petty Officer
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