The term “jolly roger” is traditionally applied to any of the many skull and crossbones designs used by pirates during the 17th century (the latter part of the Golden Age of Piracy). However, the particular design most often associated with the Jolly Roger today is that of a human skull above two crossed cutlasses on a black field. This type of flag was originally raised by a variety of different pirate captains during the 1710s, with Edward England and John Taylor being among those who first used this particular design.Find out:https://ultimateflags.com/collections/pirate-flags-jolly-roger-flags/

While there is no definitive record of which specific pirates sailed with what designs, some of the most famous ones include that of Jack Rackham with the traditional skull and crossed swords as well as the infamous Jolly Roger. The Jolly Roger is believed to have become the most popular pirate flag after the end of the War of the Spanish Succession in 1714.

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Pirate crews flew their flags when they were going to attack to give the other ship a warning and to let them know that they weren’t afraid to take lives or property. Most pirates also wore bandannas, hats, and costumes to match their flags and help them blend in with the locals they encountered on their adventures.

We’ve got 18 different types of Jolly Roger flags, so ye can find the right one for you or yer crew. Each pirate flag is made of a polyester silk-like material and has a durable header with brass grommets, so it’s ready to fly on your next adventure. It’s recommended that you place the header a quarter of the way down from the top of your flagpole, with the flag extending to the bottom of the shaft of the pole.