diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/modules/custom_loadout/custom_items.dm b/modular_citadel/code/modules/custom_loadout/custom_items.dm
index 7c4ae50c4b..5c8832abb7 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/modules/custom_loadout/custom_items.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/modules/custom_loadout/custom_items.dm
@@ -375,5 +375,6 @@
 	name = "Flag Cape"
 	desc = "A truly patriotic form of heroic attire."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/custom.dmi'
+	icon_override = 'icons/mob/custom_w.dmi'
 	icon_state = "flagcape"
 	item_state = "flagcape"