Standing portrait of Brutinel in uniform
- CA MHM 2014.22.01
- Item
- 1919
This is a black and white reproduction of a coloured painting of Brutinel standing in military uniform. The original painting is by William Logsdail.
Standing portrait of Brutinel in uniform
This is a black and white reproduction of a coloured painting of Brutinel standing in military uniform. The original painting is by William Logsdail.
Brutinel with Canadian Machine Gun Brigade Staff
This photograph depicts Brutinel in military uniform seated with four members of his Machine Gun Brigade standing behind him. From left to right: Captain J.K. Lawson, Major J.D. Foster, Captain M.R. Lever (Marshall), and Lieutenant P.M. Hume. An inscription on the photograph reads "G.O.C. Canadian Machine Gun and Staff--11th Nov"
This photograph depicts Marie Calamun, Brutinel's wife, posing with a white lace veil on her head.
Postcard of Chateau du Couloume
The postcard depicts a photograph of the Chateau du Couloume estate in Couloume-Mondebat, France, which Brutinel purchased in 1953 and remained at until his death in 1964.
Plaque commemorating Brutinel and the Canadian Machine Gun Brigade
This photograph depicts the commemoration plaques in the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa. On the top of the plaque, there is a circular relief of Brutinel and a relief showing Canadian machine guns on Vimy Ridge. The plaque commemorates the Canadian Machine Gun Corps commanded by Brigadier-General R. Brutinel, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., and the memory of the members of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps who died on active service and in honour of those who served 1914-1919. A smaller plaque underneath reads "In the Chateau Laurier, the Canadian Machine Gun Corps had its beginning--Here in August 1914, Major Raymond Brutinel enrolled the first recruits for the Corps."
General Worthington drives the last armoured autocar past Centurion tanks, 1956
This photograph depicts the armoured vehicle designed by Brutinel in 1914 driving alongside a 1956 tank. General F.F. Worthington is driving the armoured vehicle. A caption reads "Quarante-deux ans se sont ecoules entre le char blinde Canadien de Brutinel de 1914 et le char d'assaut de 1956" (Forty-two years have elapsed between the Canadian armoured tank of Brutinel of 1914 and the tank of 1956.)
Vehicles of the 1st Canadian Automobile Machine Gun Brigade moving to the Rockcliffe Ranges, Ottawa.
This photograph depicts six vehicles of the 1st Canadian Automobile Machine Gun Brigade moving to the Rockcliffe Ranges, Ottawa, for inspection by the Governor General. All variants of the 20 trucks purchased from the Auto Car Company of Ardmore, Pennsylvania, can be seen.
Left to right: Donated ambulance, mobile workshop, fuel lorry, utility vehicle, armoured autocar, and a liaison/staff car.
This photograph was taken by the Surveyor General's Office in Ottawa.
Armoured vehicle from 1st Automobile Machine Gun Brigade
This photograph depicts an armoured vehicle from the 1st Automobile Machine Gun Brigade, which was commanded by Brutinel. The vehicle is manned by two drivers in the front and four gunners in the back with the Colt "Potato Digger" machine guns.
All eight armoured autocars are visible, along with other vehicles of the brigade. This photograph was taken by the Surveyor General's Office at the Rockcliffe Ranges near Ottawa.
Interior of La Hutte - Entranceway
This photograph depicts an armchair in the Louis XV style and a showcase with various China sculptures in the entranceway of La Hutte.
Interior of La Hutte - Furniture at entranceway
This photograph depicts a wooden table with flowers, a China plate and vase by the entranceway of La Hutte.