Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Jolly Roger

 
The Jolly Roger is the traditional flag of European and American pirates. In early Roman times through the Middle Ages, skulls and long bones were on display in catacombs, churches, and graveyards to serve as a reminder of your own death. Thus, it became a common symbol of death and decay. It might seem a bad idea to forewarn a quarry by flying the Jolly Roger; however, its use may be seen as an early form of psychological warfare.
Reason
I think this is a good use of the SVG format, and it is a commonly used and encyclopedic flag.
Articles this image appears in
Jolly Roger, Piracy, List of flags, Maritime history of California
Creator
Liftarn and ed g2s
Nominator
Basar

Not promoted --KFP (talk | contribs) 01:16, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]