Badge
This was the Contrada of huntsmen from which the Sienese army chose the best archers. This accounts for the Contrada emblem and its right to open and close the procession which preceeded the "Caccia ai tori" (bull-hunt).
Coat of arms
A rhinoceros in motion under a thickly foliaged oak tree bearing hunting trophies on its trunk. It is surmounted by a radiant golden sun. At the top of the emblem is the letter U on a blue background.
Colours
Orange and green flag bordered in white.
Watchword
Selva, the first in the "Campo".
Symbolizes
The strength.
Lucky number
76
Guild
Weavers
Patrono Saint and feast day
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, August 15th (celebrated on the 4th Sunday of August).
Contrada Association
"Società Rinoceronte" (Society rhinoceros), Via Vallepiatta, 26
Historical seat and museum
Piazzetta della Selva, 5
Horse house (stable)
vicolo delle Carrozze
Oratory
San Sebastiano in Vallepiatta, via Franciosa (officiated since 1818) .
Baptismal font
The Contrada's baptismal font is the work of sculptor Vinicio Guastatori (1965). It is located in front of the Contrada Seat.
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Vallepiatta (since 1963) - Selvalta (since 1999)
Twinned
Twinned with the city Cuneo.