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Definition
A horizontal (per fess) line of division off-set by 90 degree angles is said to be "per fess with a right step" or "per fess with a left step". Right or left is determined by the direction of the first turn when following the line of the division from the dexter side.
See also Stairs
Illustrations
Period
| Siebmacher | Siebmacher | Siebmacher |
| Siebmacher 1605, plate 45 | Siebmacher 1605, plate 80 | Siebmacher 1605, plate 114 |
Modern
File:PerFess with RightStep.JPG Arms of Cormac Mor, reg. May 2004, Caid): Per fess with a right step Or and argent.
[Illustration from PicDic]
Pennsic Traceable Art Project:
Sources:
Academy of St. Gabriel "Medieval Heraldry Archive" - http://www.s-gabriel.org/heraldry/
Laurel Armory Articles - http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/armory_articles.html
SENA Appendix F: Armorial Elements that Do Not Need Further Documentation
A few complex lines of division that are allowed only with restrictions:
- right step/left step: only allowed for per fess
http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#AppendixF
Precedents:
Precedents of the SCA College of Arms - http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/precedents.html
Morsulus Heralds Website - http://www.morsulus.org/ (to search the LoARs and Precedents)
Use the above links to be sure any precedents listed below haven't been superseded by newer precedents.