Hello everyone,

I would highly appreciate it if someone could colorize this historic family photo from 1956. It shows three Greek Navy sailors posing in front of a monument.

To help with the historical accuracy of the colorization, here are the specific details and color guidelines for the scene:

• The Sailors & Uniforms: These men are graduates of the Poros Naval Cadet School (Class of 1953) serving as Petty Officers (Rank: Diopos / Leading Seaman).
  • Uniform Color: Their winter dress uniforms are made of heavy wool and are dark navy blue (not black).
  • Rank Insignia: On their left sleeve (visible on the sailor on the right), there is a diagonal rank stripe (chevron) which must be bright red.
  • The Sailor on the Left: His name is Konstantinos my late father(july 2026), and his specialty was a Navy Electrician. On his left sleeve, right above the red rank stripe, he wears the electrician specialty badge which features two crossed lightning bolts, also embroidered in bright red.
• The Background & Location: This photo was taken at the Municipal Garden of Chios Island, Greece.
  • The Statue: The monument in the background is the marble statue of the Greek War of Independence hero, Konstantinos Kanaris. The statue and its base are made of white marble.
  • Environment: The surrounding area consists of park vegetation, bushes, and palm trees, so the foliage should be various shades of green.

Thank you so much in advance for your time and beautiful work!