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CATERPILLAR:
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From 1841 it confers upon itself the title of Noble because of the following reasons:
- The helping of its armies during the battle that took place in Croce del Travaglio, in 1369, in order to chase away the Emperor Carl IV of Bohemia.
- The riot led from Francesco d'Agnolo called Barbicone in 1371, when the "Monte del Popolo" came to power.
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Badge
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The caterpillar, deriving from the old guilds of the silk spinners and wool manufacturers.
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Symbol
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 A golden badge with a caterpillar crawling on a twig with green leaves, crowned at the Grand-duke manner; head with a red and silver quartering to the cross with a red and silver quartering.
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Colors
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Yellow and green flag bordered in light blue.
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Motto
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My name sounds like revolution.
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Patrono Saint and feast day
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Visitation of the Blessed Mary "Madonna della Disciplina Maggiore" July, 2nd (celebrated on the first Sunday of July)
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Stable (horse house)
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Contrada Association
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Historical seat and museum
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Oratory
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Built in 1680 in Via del Comune, it is dedicated to the Blessed Name of Jesus.
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Website
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Baptismal font
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The Contrada use the ancient fountain of Saint Francesco restored in 1978 by Lorenzo Borgogni. It has got a sculpture by Angelo Canevari representing the legendary leader Barbicone. It is located right in front of the Vicolo degli Orbachi.
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the NewsPaper
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Barbicone (since may 1962)
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Immagine tratta da "Le Contrade di Siena" di F.Rossi
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History
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It has its Seat in via del Comune and venerates the Madonna as its Patron Saint, under the title of "Visitazione di Maria SS." (visitation of Mary). In the Church there is a Madonna with Child believed to be by Berna (XIVth century).
A famous event took place on 14th July 1371 when the people of this Contrada, (led by Francesco d'Agnolo di Lando) insighted an uprising which overthrew the Government of the Twelve and established "Monte del Popolo" to lead the city. For this reason and for the courage shown by its soldiers in the battle of the Croce del Travaglio (January 1369) in which the Emperor Charles IV of Bohemia was defeated, it was awarded the title "Nobile" or Noble Contrada.
On the baptismal font, restored by Lorenzo Borgogni from the antique fountain of San Bernardino, is a sculpture representing Barbicone by Angelo Canevari.
The "Società" is next to the Seat of the Contrada and at the back there is a large and
thriving garden in a suggestive position next to the city walls.
Due to ancient custom the official representative of the Contrada is called the "Rettore" (Chancellor) instead of "Priore" (President).
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