diff --git a/code/datums/sprite_accessories.dm b/code/datums/sprite_accessories.dm
index fe8fd1d93d7..f5d2b69acab 100644
--- a/code/datums/sprite_accessories.dm
+++ b/code/datums/sprite_accessories.dm
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
 	var/strict_coverage_zones = NONE
 
 /datum/hair_mask/standard_hat_middle
-	icon_state = "hide_above_45deg_medium"
+	icon_state = "hide_above_45deg"
 	strict_coverage_zones = HAIR_APPENDAGE_TOP
 
 /datum/hair_mask/standard_hat_low
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/hat.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/hat.dm
index 47fa9d8ea35..904a905c877 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/hat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/hat.dm
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@
 	inhand_icon_state = null
 	custom_price = PAYCHECK_COMMAND * 1.5
 	worn_y_offset = 4
+	armor_type = /datum/armor/head_helmet
+	hair_mask = /datum/hair_mask/standard_hat_middle
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/costume/spacepolice
 	name = "space police cap"