RARE Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association Leather High Eagle Helmet For Sale

Great opportunity to own a piece of history!

The helmet listed is believed to be that of Rufus H Brigham who was made an honorable member of the Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association on August 17,1897.

The Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association was organized on December 30th, 1833, not for social gatherings like many others but for reserve duty and to provide better service to the citizens of Boston! Members could originally join once they had received a certificate for seven years of service completed on the Boston Fire Department. It was reorganized on April 9, 1878.

Members paid dues of $2.00 annually!!