Ludwig B-stocks are expected to use the Blue and Olive badge, and have no serial number. However, some of the drums in this latest batch from Ludwig have had Keystone badges. Your drum may come with a keystone badge. 

Ludwig B-stocks are expected to use the Blue and Olive badge, and have no serial number Ludwig B-Stock snares have strictly cosmetic blemishes that happened at the Ludwig Factory. The blemishes are usually difficult to find and the drum will still function, perform, and sound just as well as an 'A-Stock'. These drums are still factory sealed, and minus any cosmetic issues, factory B-Stocks will still carry Ludwig's Factory Warranty.

*** This B-stock drum in the picture was received with the standard Ludwig Brass Badge. Although your drum may come with the brass badge, Ludwig B-stocks are expected to be shipped with their Blue and Olive badge. Please understand, your drum may or may not come with a different badge than what is pictured. ***

Ludwig B-Stock snares have strictly cosmetic blemishes that happened at the Ludwig Factory. The blemishes are usually difficult to find and the drum will still function, perform, and sound just as well as an 'A-Stock'. These drums are still factory sealed, and minus any cosmetic issues, factory B-Stocks will still carry Ludwig's Factory Warranty.