Conn Connstellation Model 28A "long model" cornet 1956-1957 silver & gold

This Conn Connstellation Model 28A "long model" cornet from 1956 or 1957 is an "early model" cornet with a 0.4375 bore size and a 5" "Electro-D" bell. It features a first valve thumb trigger and slide stop. There is some wear in the lacquer and there are some minor dings (see pictures). This type of "long model" cornet is almost trumpet size. It comes with a Connstellation 9C-N mouthpiece and a hard case.