diff --git a/optionals/compat_gm/XEH_preinit.sqf b/optionals/compat_gm/XEH_preinit.sqf
index b47cf6628d..d35e14fec5 100644
--- a/optionals/compat_gm/XEH_preinit.sqf
+++ b/optionals/compat_gm/XEH_preinit.sqf
@@ -6,4 +6,9 @@ PREP_RECOMPILE_START;
 #include "XEH_PREP.hpp"
 PREP_RECOMPILE_END;
 
+// handle GM uniform additional insignia
+[QEGVAR(arsenal,displayClosed), {
+    EGVAR(arsenal,center) call gm_core_characters_fnc_updateUniformDetails;
+}] call CBA_fnc_addEventHandler;
+
 ADDON = true;