Italy - Mussolini's "Wedding ring Day" (Giornata della fede)

Donors received an iron ring stamped: ORO ALLA PATRIA – 18 NOV. XIV

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The adoption of even mild sanctions sparked resentment among Italians toward the League of Nations and triggered domestic mobilization. The collection of metals for the war effort began,[3] and Italy launched the Oro alla Patria campaign. One month after the League's decision, 18 December was proclaimed the "Wedding ring Day" (Giornata della fede), when Italians donated their wedding rings to support the costs of the ongoing Second Italo-Ethiopian War.

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