In case of the reorganization and incorporation under this article of a firemen’s relief association not incorporated before March twenty-second, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, the certificate of incorporation shall state the original organization of the association, the date thereof, the fact that the association has never been incorporated, the names and official designations of the officers of the association and a reference to this article. The certificate shall be signed by the president and secretary of the association and recorded and filed as provided in section 43:17-2 of this title. Any certificate made, recorded and filed prior to March twenty-second, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, in the above manner and form shall be as valid as if made, recorded and filed in compliance herewith.