Pirate

A Pirate Flag of the "golden age of piracy" would typically have been made from silk. Silk flies well and would have been plundered from the Spaniards. The Jolle Rouge, later to be known as the Jolly Roger, was dyed with blood. The silk would have been light colored, and after the blood has dried and aged, it appears black. It is possible to draw your design on the silk using wax, then when it is dyed in blood, the design remains light colored. Obviously, in today's world animal blood would be used, contact your local butcher, he should be able to supply what you need here. Following the dying processing , allow it to dry thoroughly in the sun. light rinsing to get out the excess and then washing in hot water to soften and remove the wax. I'm sure there are other methods, but you asked for authentic. Pirate

If you're looking for an authentic replica follow this link: http://www.specialtymile.com/southbendrepl...licas/page8.htm I currently own a quarter scale 4 pounder in a naval carriage that was purchased from them almost 20 years ago, and yes it is fired regularly. I also have a 100% acturate Brass barrelled Swivel Gun that is unfired. This was duplicated from the actual swivel gun used on the Lewis and Clark expedition. There were only seven of these made from the original and they are all numbered. The expedition did not have theirs recreated 100% acurate due to cost. This minor difference is the original had the lock marked as a Tower lock. Mine is the only one of the seven with the lock marked correctly. To check this out for accuracy you can visti the Lewis and Clark Museum and view the original. I give no quarter, nor do I expect it..