Constituted in 1872 as Infantry specialty in order to guarantee the defence of the mountain borders, the Alpines have got a patch with two-tips green flames.
A specialty in the specialty, the Alpine paratroopers have got their traditional symbol on the shorter tip of the green flames.
Included in the Alpine Troops Command that is located in Bolzano, the mountain units of the other Armies wear the rectangular patches, constituted by the army insignia with the green background.
Alpines
Alpine Paratroopers (Ranger)
Artillery for Alpine Troops
Sappers Engineer for Alpine Troops
Signals for Alpine Troops
Transports and Materials for Alpine Troops
Officer-Doctor for Alpine Troops
Medical Personnel for Alpine Troops
Officer-Veterinary for Alpine Troops