A bit of a shame he that he felt the need to impress through possessions. His war record alone should have been validation enough for any man he encountered.
If you enjoy beautiful things and have the means to possess them, what is shameful about that? You have a great opportunity to pass your appreciation on to another generation. His heroism was another dimension of this Renaissance man.
George Washington outfitted his home with many beautiful artifacts. That did not make him less a military hero.