Object

A turquoise-coloured portable typewriter which belonged to Francisco Albert Vidal. Vidal wrote speeches and letters on this typewriter and often worked long hours into the night. The machine is made from aluminium and plastic and has a transportation case. It was made in Spain and a popular model because it was easily portable, weighing 5 kilograms.

VICA medal

Rectangular medal gold colored with engraved typical USA symbols and text. Felt material in the back. It's not clear if the medal was commemorative or to award a winner.

Commemorative medal

This is a medal given to Francisco Albert Vidal. The circular medal, in its original orange box, features the IVTO logo of a gear in relief. It is not known when Vidal received this medal, but it was certainly during his time as Secretary-General of the IVTO—the inscription on the back states, 'From the organizing council to your Secretary-General.' The Latin inscription on the front, Honor meliora foventibus, translates as 'Honour for those fostering improvement.

Dutch national competition - Gold medal

EuroSkills Competition, Gdansk 2023 - pin

41st WorldSkills Competition, London 2011 - Jewellery Test Project

A pendant to be strung on a chain made by Rodrigo Silva who won the Gold medal in Jewellery at WorldSkills London 2011. The circular pendant features a delicate rose motif. This is a replica of the original from the event.

41st WorldSkills Competition, London 2011 - Jewellery Test Project

A silver brooch made by Rodrigo Silva who won the Gold medal in Jewellery at WorldSkills London 2011. This is a replica of the original from the event.

45th WorldSkills Competition, Kazan 2019 - Albert Vidal Award

Letter of Gratitude from the President of the Republic of Tatarstan to Worldskills International (framed)

WorldSkills International promotional bag

45th WorldSkills Competition, Kazan 2019 - Joiney Test Project

This project made by Julian Hannes Fink of Austria won the Bronze medal at WorldSkills Kazan 2019.

WorldSkills flag with patches from 44 Competitions from 1950 to 2019

After its three-month journey on the International Space Station, this flag returned to the Earth to continue its journey across 20 countries that had hosted the WorldSkills Competitions since 1950. Each country held a ceremony where the logo patches from 44 previous Competitions were added to the WorldSkills flag, and vlogs about the Flag Relay were filmed in each country visited. Last destiny for this flag was WSC Kazan 2109.

45th WorldSkills Competition, Kazan 2019 - Medal of Appreciation

Cooking mould

A pink cooking mould of a head with human features. It was designed by Sam Heaven of New Zealand who participated in the Cooking category at WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Sam, of New Zealand, is not Maori but proud of the Maori heritage that forms part of the country’s indigenous culture. He incorporated the mould into his menu planning and plating.

Cooking mould

A pink cooking mould with two small anthropomorphic figures, designed by Sam Heaven who participated in the Cooking category at WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Sam, of New Zealand, is not Maori but proud of the Maori heritage that forms part of the country’s indigenous culture. He incorporated the mould into his menu planning and plating.

Cooking mould

An elongated, pink cooking mould designed by Sam Heaven who participated in the Cooking category at WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Sam, of New Zealand, is not Maori but proud of the Maori heritage that forms part of the country’s indigenous culture. He incorporated the mould into his menu planning and plating.

Cooking mould

An oblong shaped, pink cooking mould designed by Sam Heaven who participated in the Cooking category at WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Sam, of New Zealand, is not Maori but proud of the Maori heritage that forms part of the country’s indigenous culture. He incorporated the mould into his menu planning and plating.