1890s Brooklyn, NY Fire Exempt Firemens Association Eastern District Badge #143

This is a circa 1890s Brooklyn, New York Exempt Firemen Association Eastern District (E.D.) badge. Modeled upon an earlier (1874) Western District Association, the Eastern District was incorporated in Spring 1883 with James T. Savage as President. The aim of the organization was to provide for ill and disabled firefighters as well as the immediate family members of deceased firemen. The badge is numbered 143 and shows an engine in relief at center.

Circa 1890s.

Approximately 2-5/16" in height and 1-11/16" in width.

Nickel-plated brass.

Vertical kick pin with C catch.

143 on front.

This is from an old New York City fire badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay CON-RLB-VEJX14 (VEJX10/89) LEFEX5/14 SCCIX2/15

7 (Very Fine): The badge has some small spots of light to medium wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.