Unfortunately, the saber is missing the wire wraps on the grip, but it is a nice example. The state coat of arms on the guard is impressive. The saber was sold by a vendor in Stuttgart, so it could have been carried by a member of DR26.
Nco’s would have a swordknot similar in construction to enlisted ones but the tassel and crown would be in the state colors. In the case of Bavaria, blue and white
My great grandmother was born in Hanover and immigrated to the USA as a little girl. My avatar is a photo of her father not long before they left Germany. Hence my interest