diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/actions/edit_metadata.py b/src/calibre/gui2/actions/edit_metadata.py
index 17ad912682..cbd31c0c7e 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/actions/edit_metadata.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/actions/edit_metadata.py
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ class EditMetadataAction(InterfaceAction):
         cm('bulk', _('Edit metadata in bulk'),
                 triggered=partial(self.edit_metadata, False, bulk=True))
         md.addSeparator()
-        cm('download', _('Download metadata and covers'),
+        cm('download', _('Download metadata and covers'), icon='download-metadata.png',
                 triggered=partial(self.download_metadata, ids=None),
                 shortcut='Ctrl+D')
         self.metadata_menu = md