Oscar Annunziata
In his early thirties, he developed a structured interest in chivalric orders and noble traditions, undertaking extensive genealogical research aimed at preserving family memory and heritage. Guided by a strong sense of continuity and responsibility, he seeks to honor this legacy through personal conduct inspired by virtue, service, and charity.
In the sphere of chivalric and dynastic honors, he has been distinguished as Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Lion of Rwanda (Royal House of Rwanda), Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Portuguese Royal House (House of Bragança), and Knight Commander of the Imperial Military Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz (Imperial House of Brazil). He is also Ballestero of the Noble Compañía de Ballesteros Hijosdalgo de San Felipe y Santiago, Caballero Maestrante of the Maestranza de Castilla, and Senator of the Grand Badge of the Royal Order of Saint Queen Tamar (Royal House of Georgia).
His armorial bearings have been certified by the Chronicler of Arms of Castile and León, by the Royal Heraldic College of Georgia, and have been duly ratified and recorded under the authority and according to the practices of the Office of the Chief Herald of Arms of Malta.
In the sphere of cultural and heraldic studies, he is a Member of the Accademia Araldica Nobiliare Italiana, an Associate Member of the Istituto Araldico Genealogico Italiano, and a member of Armorial of the Bee, contributing to the study, preservation, and dissemination of heraldry, genealogy, and noble traditions.
His commitment to service extends to voluntary and charitable activities. He serves as Delegate for Italy of the Imperial House of Brazil, promoting its historical and spiritual values, and as Counselor of the Associazione Nazionale Combattenti e Reduci, supporting veterans and preserving historical memory. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, contributing to charitable initiatives within the community, and a former member of Round Table International, an organization dedicated to personal development, fellowship, and civic engagement. He is also a certified sommelier of the Associazione Italiana Sommelier.
He is married to the Marquise Donna Kristian Anne Annunziata, a United States citizen, alumna of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, a combat mission veteran in the Middle East, a Juris Doctor graduate of Harvard Law School, and a former attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York.