OldYeller
TJ Enthusiast
What's the infatuation with skulls and bones? I've wondered for years, never asked anyone.
It's the symbol of death, it's on poison bottles, some pirates used it, military, etc.Its hard telling why someone buys skull and bones, they might just like skulls as art.
The skull and cutlass was specifically Calico Jacks flag, when you see it more then likely the person just enjoys pirate books, movies, etc.There is a difference, quarter was given when a pirate flew the black.If a ship resisted the pirates raised a red flag then took the ship by force.It was a way they could communicate and give a vessel opportunity to surrender.