9” drum brake retainer clips on assembly line, OEM?

Not sure what your pics are showing.
These are the only style drum retainer clip I've come across.
Used to cut them off with dyke pliers, then smack the drum with a hammer to loosen it from the frozen axle flange.
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hope these pics are better?
Are these the swedge that was mentioned?

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