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An image of the top of Apollo 11 CM from heroicrelics dscc9638 and dscc9660.

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What were these bent clamps (marked with green arrows by me) used for?

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That's the main parachute retention system in the Block II command modules.

The Block I main-parachute retention flaps were replaced by a series of fabric- covered, spring steel straps attached to the upper-deck structure. These straps were then chain-laced by an interlocking length of cord to loops sewed to the face of the main- parachute deployment bag (fig. A-12).

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From Apollo Experience Report, Earth Landing Systems

Not labeled but shown here

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From Apollo Spacecraft and Systems Familiarization training course (annotations mine)

Upper and lower sets of straps are visible in this section of the image from this question: Is it the Apollo CM "flowerpot parachute attachment fitting"?

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