jokerlives: One of only two authentic old Jolly Rogers known in the world. The red background meant

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One of only two authentic old Jolly Rogers known in the world. The red background meant that the ship flying the flag would take no prisoners if their opponents put up a fight. The 18th-century pirate flag is now on display at the National Museum of the Royal Navy.⁣

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