Rare WWII German NSDAP & SA Document Group – Scharführer Max Rudolph (Goslar)

A highly unique and historically important WWII German document grouping, consisting of two original period documents issued to the same individual: Scharführer Max Rudolph, resident of Goslar, Niedersachsen.

This matched pair includes:

• NSDAP Membership Card (Mitgliedskarte)
• SA Payment / Service Card (Quittungs-Karte)

Both documents are unquestionably original and clearly linked to the same person, making this a true personal grouping, which is increasingly difficult to find intact.

About the Holder – Scharführer Max Rudolph

Max Rudolph held the rank of Scharführer within the Sturmabteilung (SA), a non-commissioned leadership rank roughly equivalent to a junior squad leader. This rank indicates that Rudolph was not merely a passive member, but held a command or supervisory function within the organization.

The documents list his residence in Goslar (Niedersachsen) and show consistent personal details across both cards, further confirming authenticity and provenance.

The SA Quittungs-Karte identifies Max Rudolph as a Scharführer serving within SA-Gruppe Niedersachsen, Brigade 59, Standarte J.10, I. Sturmbann, Sturm 6. This clearly places him within the Goslar SA structure at unit level, indicating active participation and junior leadership responsibilities rather than nominal membership.

Document Details & Condition

• Both documents show period use, with expected age wear consistent with original wartime paper items
• Multiple original stamps and markings from both the NSDAP and the SA, especially visible on the reverse sides
• Original handwritten entries and official formatting remain clearly legible
• Matching names, locations, and organizational references firmly tie both cards together

The presence of numerous original stamps on the reverse is particularly desirable and strongly enhances historical value.

Historical Background

NSDAP (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei)

The NSDAP was the ruling political party of Germany from 1933 to 1945. Party membership cards such as this one were essential documents, used for identification, internal administration, and proof of loyalty and status within the regime. Original NSDAP membership cards are key artifacts for understanding the bureaucratic structure of the Third Reich.

SA (Sturmabteilung)

The SA, often referred to as the “Brownshirts,” functioned as the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party. In the early years, the SA played a crucial role in enforcing party authority, organizing rallies, and intimidating political opponents. Although its influence declined after 1934, SA membership and rank remained significant, especially at the local and regional level.

Holding the rank of Scharführer indicates active involvement and leadership responsibilities within the SA structure.

Why This Grouping Is Special

✔ Two original WWII documents
✔ Same named individual on both items
✔ Leadership rank (Scharführer) – not a common enlisted level
✔ Numerous original NSDAP & SA stamps
✔ Clear historical and regional context (Goslar, Niedersachsen)
✔ Far more desirable than loose or unrelated single documents

Summary

This is a rare, museum-worthy personal document grouping that offers direct insight into the political and paramilitary structures of Nazi Germany at the individual level. The combination of NSDAP and SA documents, issued to the same Scharführer, with extensive original stamping, makes this an exceptional piece for advanced collectors of WWII German militaria and historical documentation.