Translation request please for naval proficiency award box

[Drb1643]

Hi All, I’m hoping for assistance in translating the kanji on the bottom of this naval proficiency award box.
Thank you all very much for any help in advance.
Tom

[ghp95134]

Box bottom:
昭和十二年度
Shōwa jū ni-nendo
Showa 12th Year [1938] Iteration

依第二艦隊戦技
2nd Fleet tactics

Kanji under helmet:
昭和十二年
Showa 12th Year [1938]

海軍検定褒賞
Navy Certification Commendation Award





-- Guy

[Nick Komiya]

However, for a soldier, I suspect the earlier pre-1923 cash prizes might have been more appreciated.

[Drb1643]

Guy, thank you very much for your quick response.
Yes, Nick I agree, the cash would definitely be more appreciated!
Tom