Coat-of-arms of Joseph Lister (1827-1912)
Baron Joseph Lister of Lyme Regis

The above depiction of the coat-of-arms of Joseph Lister is due to Stephen Plowman.
[ © 2004 Stephen Plowman.  This copyrighted image is reproduced here by permission. ]

Ermine, on a fess invected Sable three mullets of six points Argent,
in chief a staff of Aesculapius erect Proper.

Crest :  A stag's head erased Proper, in front thereof three estoiles fesswise Argent.
Motto :  Malo mori quam foedari.   [I'd rather die than be disgraced.]

References:

• Harleian Society - Grantees of Arms (1687-1898)
  Lister, Sir Joseph, Bart., of London, 1884, Vol. LXII, fol. 184;
  Supporters (Baron Lister), 1897.  Vol. LXIX, fol. 267. 
• Burke's General Armory - Supplement
  Lister (Bart., of Park Crescent, m. Middlesex).
  Erm. on a fess invected sa. three mullets ar. in chief a caduceus* ppr.
  Crest-A stag's head erased ppr. in front thereof three mullets fesswise ar.
  Motto-Malo mori quam foedari.

(*)  The correct charge is a staff of Aesculapius (single serpent, symbol of medicine) not a caduceus (two serpents, symbol of commerce).  The above references were kindly provided by Stephen Plowman.

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