Why are Pirate Replicas so popular these days?

I believe the increasing popularity of pirate collectibles is largely due to hit movie series ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, and Johnny Depp’s character, Captain Jack Sparrow. These movies have sparked a demand for pirate replicas of all kinds.

Replica pirate flags are popular, as are pirate apparel such as coats, pirate hats and general ‘pirate type’ clothing that is based upon real clothing known to be worn by pirates of the period. All of these reproduction articles are great for holding ‘pirate evenings’ on the beach or barbecues. You can even purchase replica guns of the types described above.

These are true replicas based upon actual weapons belonging to known pirates. Famous pirates include Henry Morgan and L’Ollonaise. However, these pirates were not the swashbuckling heroes of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ that you see on the big screen. For instance, one well-known pirate punishment that is myth is ‘walking the plank’. This is a practice invented by novelists and there are no known records of this happening. You will not find planks among the pirate collectibles available online or anywhere else!

Replica pirate cutlass, scabbard, or collectible pirate costume can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.

Pirate Clothing and Collectibles - What are they?

Unofrtunately, there is not really a form of weapon, clothing or personal item that can associated specifically with pirates due to them acquiring their personal belongings by stealing from the various ships they conquered. Their belongings were typical of the era in which they lived, and of the nationality of the ships that the pirates seized. However, there is a pirate ‘look’ that many people like to emulate. The odd shaped hat, heavy coat, neck scarf and eye patch are typical pirate apparel, and these look quite impressive at pirate themed party or outside barbecue.

The Historical Weapons Store allows everyday collectors to experience pirate collectibles with high quality and reasonably priced items. A replica pirate cutlass, collectible pirate costumes and much more can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.

Pirate Clothing- Weapons, Accessories and Flags

If you buy a replica cutlass, you will also need the hanger. Cutlasses were not held in scabbards in the 18th and 19th centuries, but in hangers. These were belts, with a loop that held the sword or cutlass which hung otherwise unprotected from the belt. Replica hangers are widely available, and the pistols are not expensive. Replica pistols can be purchased for under $50, though there are others that are more expensive.

There is not really any form of weapon, clothing or personal item that can associated specifically with pirates.Their belongings were typical of the era in which they lived, and of the nationality of the ships that they took. However, there is a pirate ‘look’ that many people like to emulate. The hat, heavy coat, neck scarf and eye patch are typical pirate apparel, and look quite impressive at pirate themed beach party or barbecue.

A replica pirate cutlass, scabbard, or collectible pirate costume can be found at Historical Weapons Store. Also learn more about the history of pirates within our Articles Directory.

History of Pirates - Replica Apparel, Flags and Guns

Replica pirate flags are popular, as are pirate apparel such as coats, pirate hats and general ‘pirate type’ clothing that is based upon real clothing known to be worn by pirates of the period. All of these reproduction articles are great for holding ‘pirate evenings’ on the beach or barbecues. You can even purchase replica guns of the types described above. These are true replicas based upon actual weapons belonging to known pirates.

Famous pirates include Henry Morgan, known to have shackled a woman to a stove and roasted her for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of her jewelry, and L’Ollonaise was another, whose favorite pastime was tying a cord round a victim’s head across the eyes, and tightening it until the eyes popped out. Pirates were not the swashbuckling heroes of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, though one punishment that is myth is ‘walking the plank’. This is a practice invented by novelists and there are no known records of this happening. You will not find planks among the pirate collectibles available online!

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