In the Army it was a daily chore polish the brass no casual undertaking involving stripping the webbing etc blanko, brasso etc why ever would I personally feel obliged to own something that requires restoration besides the car.
The expression go Army might be an easy out on the way to completion but really a pain if it bothers you If it does not okay for you what about the person intended?
There is no Golden Rule involved here damned if you do or dont just a moot point never ending why,if, when,how the same as any pen.
Peter.
