sentences:  Still Björn's survey is considered a great advancement, especially given the limited resources he had at his disposition.In recognition of his outstanding survey work Björn Gunnlaugsson was awarded the Knight's cross of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1846 and also received the Knight's cross of the French Légion d'honneur.The map was also exhibited at the World's fair at Paris in 1878, where it was awarded a prize.