diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/badges.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/badges.dm
index b1e3da04819..cc6a6f99656 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/badges.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories/badges.dm
@@ -43,8 +43,8 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/badge/holo
 	name = "holobadge"
 	desc = "This glowing blue badge marks the holder as THE LAW."
-	icon_state = ""
-	var/emagged = "holobadge" //Emagging removes Sec check.
+	icon_state = "holobadge"
+	var/emagged //Emagging removes Sec check.
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/badge/holo/cord
 	icon_state = "holobadge-cord"