The Battle of the Golden Spurs took place on July 11, 1302, near the town of Courtrai in present-day Belgium. This conflict was fought between the forces of the County of Flanders and the French army. The Flemish militia, composed mainly of local townspeople, sought to resist French control and assert their independence. The battle is notable for the significant defeat of the French knights, who were heavily armored and traditionally dominant in medieval warfare. The victory for the Flemish forces is symbolized by the capture of golden spurs from the defeated knights, which became a symbol of their triumph and resistance against oppression.