I keep seeing these tops on surplus sites. They are called either Norwegian Shirts, British Army Norwegian Shirts, British Army Cold Weather Norwegian Shirts, Norgie or Norgy.
The product description, where there are any, are not very helpful (and are occasionally contradictory).
On some sites they look quite chunky like a fleece
on others, the look more slim line like a base layer
I am confused and I'm seeking enlightenment.
Ansum La
The British Army Norgie is a cotton garment with a towelling like reverse side cracking for cold dry weather. They have evolved over time getting a little thinner till the newer issued ones available now. I have an old thick one...great bit of kit. The two pics you posted actually look like ones new and the other surplus maybe thats why there is the confusion.
Beware of cheap imitations too !!!
Not to be confused with the Norgie, which is an insulated food container
Last edited by Silverback; 24-04-2012 at 06:49 PM.
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Spot on I love mine
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Exercise losses ?Originally Posted by Ben Casey
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The British Army Norgie is a cotton garment with a towelling like reverse side cracking for cold dry weather. They have evolved over time getting a little thinner till the newer issued ones available now. I have an old thick one...great bit of kit. The two pics you posted actually look like ones new and the other surplus maybe thats why there is the confusion.
Beware of cheap imitations too !!!
Not to be confused with the Norgie, which is an insulated food container
I have noticed there is quite a variation in prices.
So, and please forgive my ignorance, it is like a fleece then?
Ansum La
If you mean is it a mid layer of a layering system then yes but its made from 100% Cotton. It can be worn next to skin, as a layer between base and outer (combat smock)and we used to put 'woolly pullys' over the top too. Very versatile bit of kit...orrible when wet though
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I have got through loads of norgies, from the cheap copies to the proper Norwegian ones. I love them for work, cos bending over does not mean a cold lower back..
This is a good version imo, if you have some pennies to spend.. http://www.penrithsurvival.com/buy/n...tekstil_61.htm
or get them from Endicots..
Those where originally made for the Norwegian army, and they are brilliant. The UK Royal Marines train a lot in Norway in the winter time, and I think they have picked up a lot of kit from us over the years, this being one of them. Anyway, most Norwegian army cloting is absolutely brilliant, and high quality. So if you get your hands on some, count yourself blessed.
Anyway we use it as the mid layer, that is on top of your under shirt, but under your wool pullover...
Norgie, Norgy is probably derived from the Norwegian word for our country....Norge. In the Norwegian army we simply call it a "Feltsjorte" = field shirt.
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Cheers Fellas,
I think I might have to include one in my next surplus shopping spree
Ansum La
The Norgie is brilliant, I got a couple and use them alot.
And yes Sapper4083, before you ask, they are exercise losses
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