Société du Bazar du Zèle

The Société du Bazar du Zèle was a secret organization active in Belgium during World War I, composed mainly of collaborators working with the German occupying forces. Its purpose was to facilitate wartime activities such as propaganda, intelligence gathering, and managing economic resources. Often associated with efforts to maintain German interests and influence in Belgium, it played a significant role during the occupation period. The organization’s name reflects its clandestine nature and the tense political atmosphere of the time, highlighting its involvement in complex wartime collaborations and resistance activities.