I'm firmly in the it's "ruined" camp.
I saw a bit of an "American Restorer" or something programme on TV months ago, someone brought grandad's helmet worn when he was helicopter crew in Vietnam to a "restorer".
Original paint finish and unit artwork on it.
It ended up looking all shiney new, repainted, unit insignia etc redone.
It's down to the owners to do what they will with their property but to me that sort of thing is beyond the pale.
Makes far more sense to buy a repro if you want a shiney new looking ornament rather than destroy a historical artefact.
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