Vlaamsche Leeuw - Flemish Lion

Coat Of Arms of FlandersThe Flemish lion derives from the arms of the Counts of Flanders. Their first appearance is on a seal of Count Philip of Alsace, dating from 1163. As such they constitute the oldest of the many territorial arms bearing a lion in the Low Countries.Battle of the Golden SpursThe Battle of the Golden Spurs, “Guldensporenslag” or 1302 Battle of Courtrai was a military confrontation between the royal army of France and rebellious forces of the County of Flanders on 11 July 1302