The Battle of the Golden Spurs took place on July 11, 1302, near the town of Kortrijk in present-day Belgium. This conflict was fought between the forces of the County of Flanders and the French Kingdom. The Flemish militia, composed mainly of local peasants and townsfolk, sought to resist French control and assert their independence. The battle is notable for the decisive victory of the Flemish forces, who used innovative tactics and knowledge of the terrain to defeat the heavily armored French knights. The name "Golden Spurs" refers to the spurs taken from the defeated French knights, symbolizing the triumph of the Flemish over their oppressors.