he was made 1st marquis of bonanza on 6 february 1902 by queen regent maria christina of austria, mother to the underage king alfonso xiii of spain. for his service to the establishment of the somatén in the second region he was awarded a grand cross of military merit on 6 april 1926. he was also knight in the order of charles iii and commander in the order of isabella the catholic. he held a golden medal awarded by the red cross as well.