This is the second of two swords that were found in Germany during WW2. This sword has information it was presented to someone in 1896. This is a Black Eagle sword as the front emblem has the latin "Suum Cuique". The eagle head is most impressive. I cant find a complete list of all dignitaries of the order and was wondering if anyone has more information on this sword and who it was presented to.

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For what it is worth I did find one recipient from 1896.

Martin Friedrich Rudolph von Delbrück (1817-1903): Prussian politician.
English wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_von_Delbr%C3%BCck
Family Delbrück (German wikipedia): https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delbr%C3%BCck_(Familie)
"Preußischer Adelsstand durch Verleihung des Schwarzen Adlerordens in Berlin am 18. Januar 1896 (Wappenbrief vom 29. April 1896) für den königlich preußischen Staatsminister Rudolph Delbrück".

I would suggest that the presence of the Black Eagle Insignia on this weapon, does not automatically indicate the owner was also a recipient of the Black Eagle Order, membership of which was very restricted, mostly to nobility. The Gardes Uhlanen Regiments Nos.1 and 2, were also allowed this insignia, and wore the star of the order on their headgear I believe also worn on their sabretache and saddle blanket. Now, these gentlemen were virtually all of noble Prussian families, but only a few of them were actual members of the order.
Henry

You are welcome, Niels. I have observed today there are two sabers on offer on Ebay, both of which appear to be from yet another Prussian regiment, the Gardes du Corps, so the bodyguard of the Kaiser. They both bear a miniature of the Black Eagle Order Star, in German this is called an "auflage" with the motto "suum cuique. There is also yet another similar, saber in the "sold Items" section.
Henry