skull and crossbones
symbol
Also known as: skull and bones
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Jolly Roger
- In Jolly Roger
…most recognizable by its white skull-and-crossbones design on a black background, but the flags of individual pirates also carried other design elements for identification or to communicate specific intentions. The Jolly Roger, or some variation of it, was most notably used during the “golden age of piracy,” which spanned the…
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