I wouldn’t worry about the serial number, especially if you got it at a fair price. The drum is nice and the badge is part of it’s history. Many of these drums come thru the years unscathed and many don’t. Enjoy it for what it is. I should also mention that I have two very collectible pieces that are missing part of their paper tag. Doesn’t bother me in the least. They are what they are.
Thanks for the encouragement powertone and seantdrums. I'm feeling ok about it now. It is what it is. And what it is is a very nice drum