1st Regiment "Granatieri di Sardegna"

The Regiment wears the Grenadiers frieze (consisting of a grenade with a straight flame). The number "1" is shown in the center in the rod. At the base of the collar is the Stella d'Italia, the symbol of the Italian armed forces. The regimental hymn is also used as a symbol of the Grenadiers.

The regiment celebrates two unit holidays. They are celebratwd on the following dates April 18 (Foundation anniversary) and February 18 (Feast of the Duke of San Pietro). Every year in February, the regiment participates in the solemn mass in arms in memory of Alberto Genovese, Duke of San Pietro, in the Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome. It is the most important event for the regiment and takes place in a very formal manner, with the historical uniform being on display during a regimental military parade through the streets of Rome.

Grenadier's motto A me le guardie ("Guards to me!") derives from the cry launched by Vittorio Emanuele, Duke of Savoy: A me le guardie per l'onore di casa Savoia! ("To me the guards for the honor of the House of Savoy!"). This was stated during an operation against the Austrians at Goito on 30 May 184i during the First Italian War of Independence. After the proclamation of the Republic, the motto was shortened to its current form. "A me le guardie!".[9]

The first military bands in the regiment were formed in 1786. The present-day music band is made up of volunteers who serve on contract with the regiment. The band carries out musical tasks during the changing the guard at the Quirinale Palace, official state visits by heads of state, international sports competitions as well as multiple military and civilian demonstrations.[10][11] Since 1 January 2002, the band has been led by Sub-lieutenant Domenico Morlungo, a graduate of three Italian conservatories.[12]