diff --git a/doc/fixes34.2 b/doc/fixes34.2
index ad96b7dee..1ed2b2a6d 100644
--- a/doc/fixes34.2
+++ b/doc/fixes34.2
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ don't report "program initialization failed" if a panic occurs after the
 include statue contents in end of game inventory disclosure
 treat handlessness as a major problem when deciding prayer outcome
 perform artifact touch checks when putting on accessories
+missing noun in message when horns pierce through your helmet
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific Fixes
diff --git a/src/polyself.c b/src/polyself.c
index 71336ee09..90f682ebe 100644
--- a/src/polyself.c
+++ b/src/polyself.c
@@ -628,7 +628,7 @@ break_armor()
 
 		/* Future possiblities: This could damage/destroy helmet */
 		Sprintf(hornbuf, "horn%s", plur(num_horns(youmonst.data)));
-		Your("%s through %s %s.", vtense(hornbuf, "pierce"),
+		Your("%s %s through %s %s.", hornbuf, vtense(hornbuf, "pierce"),
 		     shk_your(yourbuf, otmp), xname(otmp));
 	    } else {
 		if (donning(otmp)) cancel_don();