So what is your favorite pirate flag look like? Do you go with a traditional Rackham or something of your own design?
The flag of Mad Jack Wolfe and El Lobo del Mar (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=353.0)
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o251/Mad_Jack_photos/Misc/PirateFlagofJackWolfeSmall.jpg)
©2006 Bright Wolfe Enterprises
Designed it myself almost 2 years ago.
This is the flag my Captian had designed for our ship.
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm279/bxtorr19/Pennisc%2037/100_0507.jpg)
That is great that you both designed your own flags!
This isn't the best picture to feature the design....but it's the only one I can find just now. This is the Roger for The Highland Rogues. My son took a turn at standard bearing when we visited CORF last year. The Captain designed it, I sewed it.
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/AngelhoodD/IMG010.jpg)
I need to have a flag made to match my avatar
I'd just like a flag!
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/squib1/gibbetjones-1.jpg)
No cage for the bones of Gibbet Jones!
I never even though about doing one. I'm just not that creative I guess.
I love all the flags! Now, if we could just get a little backstory on all these symbols! I'd be quite interested to know why certain symbols were chosen :) (Skull and crossbones excepted, of course ;))
The symbolism on mine is pretty straightforward. The rampant wolf is from the Wolfe family crest (scrappy lot that they were). The crossed swords speak to our readiness to engage an enemy in battle. The skeleton and winged hourglass work together to send prey the message "death awaits you if you don't surrender, and your time left is flying".
It's all about intimidation. Plundering a ship is much easier when they heave to and stay out of your way. ;) ;D
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on October 29, 2008, 03:51:14 PM
The symbolism on mine is pretty straightforward. The rampant wolf is from the Wolfe family crest (scrappy lot that they were). The crossed swords speak to our readiness to engage an enemy in battle. The skeleton and winged hourglass work together to send prey the message "death awaits you if you don't surrender, and your time left is flying".
It's all about intimidation. ;) ;D
Oh, neat! :) Thanks for the explanation, Mad Jack! I always like symbolism...that's why I found the Maypole Dance--and the villager's offerings symbolizing good health and happiness for all that had gathered there that festival day--so enchanting my first year at Sterling! :)
And now you know what flying over our heads in "Dead Man's Tavern" (and "El Lobo del Mar")!
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on October 29, 2008, 03:57:32 PM
And now you know what flying over our heads in "Dead Man's Tavern" (and "El Lobo del Mar")!
Ha! Don't let him fool you--it's a thong! ;)
Quote from: Welsh Wench on October 29, 2008, 04:32:31 PM
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on October 29, 2008, 03:57:32 PM
And now you know what flying over our heads in "Dead Man's Tavern" (and "El Lobo del Mar")!
Ha! Don't let him fool you--it's a thong! ;)
Drying your laundry from the rigging again, darling? ;D
You did ask for it WW.
And I got it too!
With both barrels! ;D
Since my Captian's name is Bloodrose and our ship is the Midnight Rose, the crossed roses are a natural. The red color again is a play off her name. The Skull was supposed to be grinning but the paint ran a bit so it was filled out on both sides.
Not my colors but a favorite, and that is of Christopher Moody
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/LittleCasino/Renaissance%20Album/699px-Flag_of_Christopher_Moodysvg.png)
The red flag representing "No Quarter" and then the hourglass with wings letting his victims know that their time was flying away. Next, the white arm with the dagger suggesting that they arm themselves, and last the skull & crossbones "I'm a pirate and your going to die"
To sum it up: "Your time is flying a way, arm yourself, because your going to die"
Wicked!
Okay, I found a better shot of our roger....
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/AngelhoodD/077.jpg)