Skull and Crossbones Pirate Flag - Iconic Jolly Roger Symbol #2029835 (License: Personal Use)

This stark black-and-white image depicts the universally recognized Jolly Roger, the traditional flag flown by pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries to signal no quarter would be given. The design features a stylized human skull centered above two long bones crossed diagonally, evoking mortality and defiance. Though variations existed among pirate crews, this minimalist version remains the most enduring symbol of maritime rebellion and peril.

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