The flag that we know as the classic pirate flag is called the Jolly Roger. Its use spread during the 18th century quickly becoming the symbol of different pirate crews throughout the ocean. Why did this design become popular among all pirates The answer is simple and complex at the same time because of the capacity of design and branding to influence people. Discover his story in this video A brand capable of transmitting messages and emotions It is said that the name Jolly Roger comes from the French Joli Rouge Pretty Red in reference to the red flag used by French corsairs but the origin of its name and its original design has never been confirmed.
The first appearances of the Jolly Roger date back to the early eighteenth century. Its objective was to communicate when hoisted it announced the presence of pirates and caused terror in its victims. One of the first versions was that photo background removing of the French pirate Emanuel Wynn whose flag consisted of a skull crossbones and an hourglass which represented time running out for his enemies. Why did all pirates use the same flag 3 Flag design attributed to the crew of the pirate Emanuel Wynn at that time adapting them to their identity and using their own version.
Another of the most famous flags was that of the pirate Jack Rackham who used a skull on two crossed swords instead of two bones or that of Stede Bonnet which had a skull a single bone a knife and a heart which which symbolized the extremes of pirate justice. Regardless of the designs that appeared on them their colors also conveyed messages raising a black flag meant that the crew would have mercy on the ship they were about to board while raising a red one communicated that they would show no mercy in the attack or take prisoners.
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