Michael Olivieri, founder of the Defenders LLC, described the patch and club logo in a letter to brother Defenders in Tampa Bay.

 “The Defenders Club logo was designed by Ed Rodgers of New York City and was approved in January 1982. The Defenders logo consists of a Gold Cross imposed on a Red Eagle, centered on a Gold Bordered black Shield, with open-linked Chains under the Eagle, followed by the inscription, Defenders.

The Defenders Colors represent a harmony between the spiritual and sexual aspects of our being, rather than a conflict. The cross is a symbol of our Christian Faith. The Eagle can have many meanings. It can be a symbol of Leather/Levi and a symbol of our sexuality and spirituality. The open-linked chain represents the Leather/Levi community. The chain links are open-ended showing that we join each voluntarily in brotherhood.”