Pirate Collectibles Now In Vogue

So what exactly is a pirate collectible, and where can we buy them?

There are not many authentic pirate collectibles available to the public, and there is no real definition of what makes an item specifically related to pirates as such. Pirate weapons and clothing were those of the day, and frequently acquired from the ships that they took. Nothing was wasted, and pirates tried not to sink ships but to capture them, and to keep and sell everything aboard them. The swords are popular, but if you opt to get one you should also have the hanger. 18th and 19th Century pirates, the two centuries in which pirates were most active, did not use scabbards for their swords and cutlasses, but hangers. These were belts with ‘frogs’, or openings, between layers of belt through which the sword was hung.

Scabbards, swords and pirate cutlasses can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.