Welcome to the Hémicycle website
A French association under the 1901 law, founded in late 1995, bringing together people
(collectors, historians, enthusiasts of history and symbolism, and those with a general interest...) interested in:

- The history of civil movements in France and Europe,
and the documentary study of insignia (metal and fabric), documents, medals, distinctions, orders and decorations relating thereto.
Parliamentary, extra-parliamentary, political, trade union and religious groups.
Resistance and liberation organisations, youth organisations and state bodies from all periods and backgrounds
- Civil and military phaleristics, or the documentary study of orders of chivalry,
decorations and honorary insignia from countries that took part in the various world wars
on the European stage.