Awards, Decorations, and Ranks System
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Rittmeister |
Cavalry Captain (Squadron Leader) |
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Hauptmann |
Army Captain (Jasta Leaders) |
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Oberst |
Colonel |
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Oberstleutnant |
Lt. Colonel |
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Major |
Major |
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Hauptmann 2 |
Captain |
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Oberleutnant |
Lieutenant |
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Leutnant |
2nd Lieutenant |
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Feldwebel |
Sergeant |
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Unteroffizier |
Corporal |
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Flieger |
Private (1 Month Probationary Rank) |
Ranks and promotions of Jasta 2 pilots result from outstanding leadership performance, acts of uncommon valor above and beyond the call of duty, and self sacrifice for the greater good of the Geschwader. Wear these rank monikers when not flying, in chat or meetings.
The Following Medals and decorations are
awarded to Pilots during times of war. Ground targets Destroyed are Given the same credit as aerial victories for awards
purposes.
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Der Kaiser Wings Flown with squad 5 times |
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Prussian Pilot's Badge The pilots of the Jasta 2 receive the Pilot's Badge after gaining experience in aerial combat. This Badge will be awarded to a Pilot that has flown in battle |
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Ehrenbecher (Chalice of Honour) A special award presented by the Rittmeister himself, (designed by Manfred von Richthofen). This is ceremoniously given to each pilot that scores his first victory in War. |
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The Wound Badge The Wound Badge was established on 3 March 1918, by Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia. German military personnel were awarded the Wound Badge in one of three classes. The Black Wound Badge was awarded for less than three wounds; the Silver Wound Badge was awarded for three or more wounds; and the Golden Wound Badge was awarded for severe wounds that permanently injured or disfigured the recipient. Julius Buckler may have been the only German ace to receive the Golden Wound Badge. Note: Pilots such as Hans Klien who lost his thumb disabling him to fly as commander of Jasta 10 as well as the infamous Rudolph Burtold of Jasta 14 who on several occasions was permanently injured, should have received this award if they hadn't. ~Jäger These will be awarded to a pilot that is wounded in combat and successfully returns to base. |
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Jaeger Kampf Badge 2nd Class (Black) 3 Kills in a sortie. |
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Jaeger Kampf Badge 1st Class (Green) 3 Kills (second time) |
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Iron Cross 2nd Class 3 Kills (Streak) |
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Order of the Crown 3rd Class 5 Kills (Streak) |
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The Golden Military Merit Cross 7 Kills (Streak) |
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Iron Cross 1st Class 10 Kills (Streak) |
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Crown Order with Swords 13 Kills (Streak) |
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Knights' Cross of the Order of the House of Hohenzollern 15 Kills (Streak) |
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Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with War Decoration 17 Kills (Streak) |
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Orden Pour le Mérite (The Blue Max) 20 Kills (Streak) |
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Orden Pour le Merite mit Eichlaub (Oak Leaves) 25 Kills (streak) |
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Order of the Red Eagle with Crown and Swords 30 Kills (streak) |
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The Orden Pour le Merite with Crown 40 Kills (streak) |
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The Military Order of St. Henry 350 total kills (not streak) |
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Order of King Leopold 500 total kills (not streak) |
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Bavarian Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Josef 750 total kills (not streak)
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Prussian
Observers Badge Awarded to a pilot who
successfully captures an enemy base during a Tour Of Duty. |
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Letter of Commendation Above and beyond the call of duty. |
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The High Order of the Black Eagle Prussia’s highest order of knighthood and chivalry, which conferred hereditary nobility on the recipient (and his posterity). Only royalty or the highest-ranking officers ever received this exceptional order. This award will be awarded to a pilot who matches the amazing score of Manfred von Richthofen in the course of 1 war tournament. Thus far, none have been awarded this medal. |
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