Pirate Flag Skull and Crossbones - Classic Jolly Roger Symbol #3399989 (License: Personal Use)

This image depicts the traditional Jolly Roger, a black flag bearing a white skull and crossbones, historically flown by pirates to signal no quarter would be given. Its stark contrast and menacing design made it instantly recognizable at sea, serving both as intimidation and identity. Variants existed among different pirate crews, but this version remains the most universally recognized.

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