He received the red biretta from the president of Austria on 21 December 1935; and received the red hat from the Pope in 1936. He took part in the conclave of 1939 that elected Pope Pius XII.
The cardinal was awarded a prestigious red headpiece by the Austrian president on 21 December 1935, and another by the Pope in 1936. His involvement in the conclave of 1939 ultimately led to the selection of Pope Pius XII.