When established, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps - Italy (NRDC-ITA) assumed the insignia depicted above: “A shield divided in two parts with a sword and an eagle head."
The sword is historically based on the one adopted by the “Celere" Division during World War II.
The eagle head represents the strength and the Headquarters' ability to quickly deploy.
The colors are the same adopted by the Italian “Forze di Proiezione", a HQ that was responsible for the preparation and deployment of military forces abroad.
This shield is surrounded by a second one, which is green and carries the international acronym NRDC-ITA and its motto “Ubique Celere", which is Latin for “everywhere rapidly."